Joseph Caserto – Design for CodersImprove the look and effectiveness of your websites and mobile apps by learning the rules of designAre there web sites that have a design you really admire? Do you wish you could create attractive and effective designs? Are you “design-challenged†and need to know the basics of creating good-looking web sites, mobile apps or other digital media?You may never be a world famous designer, but you can design attractive, effective and high-quality digital media by understanding the foundations of design. If you’re a one-person shop and have to create interfaces even though you are trained as a developer. this course is for you! If you’re approaching design for the first time and need to be able to apply your new design skills quickly, you need to take this course.In this exciting series of lectures and activities, expert designer Joseph Caserto will with the foundations including line, shape, space, color and texture and apply the design foundations to every day digital work. You’ll learn to create beautiful typography, learn to understand your audience, create effective layouts and examine motion, sound and interactivity.With over 30 interesting video lectures, multiple lab exercises, and fascinating insight from your instructor, you’ll be creating designs that everyone will be talking about.Your HostJoseph CasertoI’m Joseph Caserto, a design professional, educator, and consultant. I have nearly 20 years of experience, as a publication art director and designer, and worked on the staffs of several national magazines before ing my own business. Since then, I’ve worked with many publications, including BusinessWeek, Marie Claire, PC, TV Guide, and Vibe. My most recent projects include helping to produce several issues of the iPad edition of Fortune, and consulting on the launch of Parents for iOS (Apple iPad) and Android (Samsung Galaxy).EpisodesFoundationsLine, Shape and Form (4:24)Space (4:45)Color, Tone and Texture (2:57)Chapter 1 LabColorThe Science of Color (4:14)Basic Theory (3:13)Modes (4:11)Chapter 2 LabTypographyBasic Terms (5:51)Family, Style and Classification (3:44)Designing with Type (6:37)Chapter 3 LabAudienceWho is the User? (5:11)Design for the User (8:05)Feedback (4:20)Chapter 4 LabLayoutEstablishing Visual Hierarchy (4:52)Visually Organizing Content (5:59)Form Follows Function (3:35)Less is More (5:56)Chapter 5 LabMediumDevices (3:54)Bandwidth (3:15)Resolution (9:48)Chapter 6 LabGraphicsButtons and Links (8:39)Icons (7:06)Images (7:16)Chapter 7 LabMotion and SoundExpectations (5:20)Effective Usage (12:17)Chapter 8 LabInteractivityOrganization (3:41)User Considerations (3:51)Rollover States (3:06)Chapter 9 LabUX: User ExperienceContent Planning (5:43)Wireframing (8:07)Usability (3:31)Chapter 10 LabConsistencySee the Big Picture (3:47)Repeat Elements (4:16)Work the System (7:16)Chapter 11 Lab
