Description
In this course, you will :
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Create an engaging mobile app design from start to finish
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Turn your idea into a fully designed product
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Use a design software (Sketch) like a pro
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Create graphic illustrations even if you've never drawn anything in your life
By the end of this course you'll :
- Be able to explore your idea in depth to find the right way to build your app
- Have a full proficiency in design software
- Have a very good understanding of design principles and how to use them
- Be able to build graphic illustrations and icons even if you've never drawn anything in your life
- Know how to choose the flow and navigation of your app
- Know how to create a very clear layout that will serve your content
- Know how to create the identity of your app and how to choose and use colors and fonts
- Be completely autonomous as a designer
- Save a lot of money and time by not needing to work with a freelance designer
Syllabus :
1. lectures
- How this course works
- UX and UI
- Sketch vs Photoshop
- What problem are you solving?
- Who are your users?
- Finding the right solution
- Storytelling design
- Mockups
- Inspiration
- Typography
- Color picker
- Meanings of colors
- Color harmony
- Sketch tour
- Designing the navigation
- Preview on device
- Using existing icons
- Creating our own icons
- Designing the Home content
- Designing the Camera flow
- Redesigning the Navigation
- Redesigning the Home content
- Redesigning the Camera flow
- Styleguide and exporting
- Designing the icon of the app
- Showcasing your designs
2. Introduction to the course
- Prerequisites : have a Mac + download course material
- Sketch : the design software we'll use in this course
- How this course works
- Everything you need to get started
3. UX Research techniques
- UX and UI
- What Problem are you solving ?
- Understand your users
- Find the right solution and feature
- Storytelling design
- A bit of psychology
4. Your App version 1 - The basics of mobile app design
- Walkthrough Sketch 3
- iOS Guidelines
- Playing LEGO
- Text Basics
- Color basics
- Alignements & Grid
- Insert images
- Design buttons
- Time for practice - Camera flow
- Exercise correction - Camera flow
5. Your App version 1 - Preview, icon and basic export
- Preview on your device with Sketch Mirror
- Export Artboards
- App Icon design v1
6. Your App version 2 - Visual concept
- Inspiration and Trends
- Colors and color picker
- Good Practice : Color Palettes
- Color Harmony (optional)
- Typography
7. Your App version 2 - Diving deep into Sketch and Design best practices
- Good Practice : Text Styles
- Drawing Icons
- Good practices : Symbols
- Save time with plugins
- Styleguide & Practice
8. Your App version 2 - Getting your app ready for the world
- Export & Specs
- App Icon v2 and graphic design practice
- App Store Screenshots v2
- Product showcase