Intro to web design©
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why learn web design?
build the life you want
in-demand
In today's digital age, there’s a constant demand for skilled designers to architect the web, recession or not.
high-paying
Before I got into design, I had no idea of the incredible income potential that the design industry held. Six-figure salaries are just the start.
flexible
Work from home, work from anywhere.
huge potential
Build your own business, work for an agency, or build your dream project.
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who is this course for?
graphic designers
Wanting to make the jump from Graphic Design to Web Design but aren’t sure where to start? In this course, you'll learn all the foundational skills you need to be a successful web designer and maybe even land your first web design job. You’ll be able to add several pieces to your portfolio along the way, finishing the course with a full landing page design in both mobile and desktop screen sizes.
ux/ui designers
Already have a solid understanding of UX but want to flex your UI design skills outside the bounds of product design? This course will build upon your interface design knowledge and equip you with the skills you need to start designing your own websites.
web developers
Want to add web design skills to your arsenal? Learn how agencies plan and design websites from start to finish. You'll complete the course with a portfolio-ready landing page to share with the world.
marketing professionals
Curious about the web design process? In this course, we’ll cover UI/UX principles and how they apply to world of marketing websites. You’ll finish the course with a better understanding of the process and how you can better prepare for your next web design project.
What's Included
Everything you need to get started as a web designer
4 lessons
Go through each video lesson at your own pace.
7 design exercises
Get straight into Figma with assets ready to use.
2 hours of video
Loads of design principles to help you level up.
lifetime access
Pay once, access your content forever.
Course Curriculum
module 01
typography & color
In this lesson, we’ll get into the ins and outs of the most foundational elements of web design — typography. We'll also learn how to build a color palette specifically for web.
module 02
layout
Learn how to arrange information on a page in a way that is visually balanced, built for the web, and is easy for viewers to consume. You will create and use a 12-column grid, design around real content, use tried-and-true components, and arrange content in a way that is easy to navigate.
module 03
Finding Inspiration & Establishing a Style
In this lesson, we will find, gather, and curate inspiration we’ll be able to use for our landing page. We'll share some of our favorite resources, along with some unexpected ways to ignite new ideas.
Module 04
Design
In our final lesson, you will use all of your new knowledge and skills to build your very own portfolio-ready landing page. At the end of this lesson, you will have a desktop and mobile version of your landing page to share with the world, along with practical skills you can use to start designing more of your own websites.
the highlights
Course Overview
self-paced session recordings
Progress through the course at your own pace, regardless of your schedule.
live office hours
Get feedback on your work or ask questions during regular live sessions with your instructor.
figma files for each lesson
Spend time improving your web design skills instead of getting your file set up. We’ll have all the assets you need to get started right away.
Hosting this course
Meet your instructor
Benten Woodring
For over nine years, I’ve built and led cross-disciplinary teams with my own business, working for world-class agencies, and creating identities and websites for household name brands, including tech startups and Fortune 500 companies. My work has been featured by Fast Company, Webflow, One Page Love, and more. I am one of the co-founders of footer.design, previously partnered with ADPList to launch my last web design course, and have competed in the first e-sports for web design event with Relume Design League, battling it out against the likes of Fons Mans and others in timed competition. When I'm not drawing rectangles, I like to spend time on my bike and hiking in the mountains with my family.
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What people are saying
Benten's knowledge and skills in web design is world-class. I've been a designer for 18+ years, and I'm learning new things with his course.
Benten was introduced as the best in the biz, and he has exceeded expectations across the board.
Benten is a unicorn in that he's both process-driven and wildly creative. Typically those two aren't coupled together. I've had the honor of working under his mentorship - Benten is patient and well versed in providing constructive feedback. Benten is a great leader, creative visionary, and master communicator.
Benten has such a rare gift of self-analysis and commitment to refine everything he does. He has trained himself to become an expert and started multiplying his expertise to others. Many people can improve their own lives, but Benten has shown awesome potential in improving others’.
Benten is crushing quality UX.
Benten is so extremely talented and well-versed in all things UX/UI Design and is great at explaining things to me that I don’t always understand.
questions
FAQs
Who is this course for?
Curious about the web design process? In this course, we’ll cover UI/UX principles and how they apply to world of marketing websites. You’ll finish the course with a better understanding of the process and how you can better prepare for your next web design project.
Do I need any experience to take this course?
No, you do not need any prior experience to take this course. However, a basic understanding of design principles and some familiarity with Figma would be helpful. The course is designed to be accessible to anyone who is interested in the topic, regardless of their prior experience.
What tools and frameworks will be covered in the course?
We will be using Figma as our tool of choice for this course, but students are welcome to use Sketch or any other design tool. Note that all assignments and files will be provided as Figma files.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
This course will teach you the foundations of web design. After completing this course, you will be able to create a fully designed landing page. You'll have a strong grasp of typography, color, layout, finding inspiration, and establishing a style for web design projects. You will have several portfolio pieces to share, and will have all the knowledge you need to start designing your own websites.
Do you offer refunds?
We do not offer refunds, but if you have any questions, please reach out to hello@benten.design.
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