The Website Blueprint - Planning for a web design project

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Elwyn Davies

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1. The Bullet Point Brief (NEW)

1. Website Blueprint Checklist.mp4

13:23

2. The Bullet Point Brief - Part 1.mp4

13:13

3. The Bullet Point Brief - Part 2.mp4

09:11

4. Pop Quiz - Bullet Point Brief.html

2. Content Prioritisation

1. Content Prioiritisation Exercise - Chalkboard.mp4

11:51

3. Create a sitemap

1. Quick Sitemap Creation (Chalkboard).mp4

10:29

4. Build a homepage wireframe

1. Creating a homepage wireframe for our design.mp4

10:05

5. Blueprint to Final Website

1. Website Preview.mp4

07:27

6. Live Project - Cafe website

1. Bullet Point Brief.mp4

08:39

2. Wireframing the website homepage.mp4

08:51

7. Extras

1. Live Project #1 - Wireframing process.mp4

12:25

2. Space, Man!.mp4

05:59

3. Respect the (12 Column) Grid.mp4

07:30

8. ARCHIVE - The Web Design Brief

1. Course Introduction.mp4

03:18

2. Prioritise your content.mp4

07:49

3. Create an effective web design brief..mp4

11:53

4. Create a sitemap for your website menu system.mp4

07:51

5. Wireframing for key website page layouts.mp4

10:22

Description

Learn how to create a web design brief, sitemap and wireframe from a web designer with over 19 years of experience.

What You'll Learn?

Create a web design brief
Content prioritisation in web design
Create a website sitemap
Wireframing for web design

Who is this for?

Marketing managers

Junior marketing executives

Freelance graphic designers

Web design students

Computer Science students

Graphic design students

Freelance web developers

Small business owners

What You Need to Know?

Have a basic level of experience with IT and online software

More details

Description
FULLYÂ REVAMPEDÂ FOR 2023.
Nearly four years after the creation of this Planning for a Web Design Project course, we are delighted to announce that we are revamping and updating this course ahead of 2023.
The Course will be split into three key areas:

The Website Blueprint
This covers all key aspects of preparation required to design a professional website. This is also a fantastic starting point for marketing professionals, managers and small business owners working with agencies and professional web designers.

Chapters include:
- The Blueprint Checklist
- The Bullet-point Brief
- Sitemap
- Content Prioritisation
- Respect the Grid!
- Wireframing

Live Projects:
We will be providing you with a front-row ticket to our live projects. As an active design studio, we are in a unique position to provide insight into all of the moving parts on our real-life projects.

Design Theory:
From the PixelHaze Principles of Design to the Chaos Ladder, the PixelHaze team will provide insight into our quirky, memorable teaching practices.Â

The planning module is crucial to ensure your project is on the right footing.
Here we will provide you with the full toolkit for planning your website using tried and tested techniques. This module is suitable for web designers, graphic designers, small business owners and marketing professionals who are required to tender and project manage a website re-design. We will use Squarespace as our chosen platform; however, this approach will be suitable for any platform.

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Simply follow the steps below:
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Squarespace Templates:
We have a fantastic range of Squarespace Templates and plugins (custom code) at pixelhaze (dot) store
Software and websites used in this course:
- Canva
- Colourlovers
- Awwwards
- Google Fonts
- Unsplash
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Affiliate notice: We are affiliate partners with Squarespace and may receive remuneration from Squarespace for any purchases via the links on this page.
Who this course is for:
Marketing managers
Junior marketing executives
Freelance graphic designers
Web design students
Computer Science students
Graphic design students
Freelance web developers
Small business owners

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Elwyn Davies

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Elwyn's experience as a small business owner, designer, front-end developer and project manager has served him well in his quest to become the ultimate generalist. He has been building websites and software alongside companies of all sizes and industries for longer than he would care to mention.PixelHaze Academy, Elwyn's training, company was launched in the spring of 2019 with the view to provide a comprehensive resource for emerging designers and small business owners who would like to build their own website using site builders like Squarespace. Our courses are ideal for those who just need a helping hand to get the job done right first time.

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