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Introduction Course

In this BigRockDesigns’ virtual and custom course we teach Adobe Experience Design (XD) CC, an innovative tool used for UI and UX design and prototyping. In our course we offer a brief overview of the features and functionality of design and prototyping with this application. We demonstrate the main features, including layers, symbols, and the new ways you can collaborate with your prototypes. We demonstrate time-saving features like the Repeat Grid tool and how to go from concept to interactive prototype, plus much more.

Learners do not need to have any prior knowledge of using Adobe XD. You should be comfortable using a computer for general use, such as basic keyboard and mouse skills, opening files and folders, and launching applications.

1. Introduction

  • Interface overview
  • Menus overview
  • Tools panel
  • Properties panel
  • UI kits
  • Wireframes: UI kit
  • Experience Design symbols
  • Layers panel
  • XD Assets panel
  • Prototype panel
  • Preview an XD prototype
  • Pinning comments
  • Device preview
  • PC version of XD

2. Concept to Interactive Prototype

  • Use artboards
  • Use a grid
  • Create a content wireframe in XD
  • Create a wireframe in XD
  • Create a hamburger menu icon
  • Create a search icon
  • Add and format text
  • Import images
  • Use colour in XD
  • Use the Repeat Grid
  • Add background blur to an artboard
  • Create a sign-in screen
  • Add interactivity to an XD project
  • Test an XD project
  • Share your XD project
  • Exercise: Add to a wireframe

3. Working with Images and Vectors

  • Import content
  • Prepare images in Photoshop CC
  • Prepare SVG files in Illustrator CC
  • Masking in XD
  • Advanced uses for the Repeat Grid

4. Creation in Experience Design

  • Create a slide-in menu
  • Create a simple switch
  • Draw an icon
  • Create a map pin
  • Create a custom colour palette
  • Edit an SVG import
  • Add columns and grids
  • Exercise: Create an image gallery for an iPad

5. Publishing and Developer

  • Use Device Preview
  • Use Desktop Preview
  • Sharing and commenting

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