XD Introduction
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Course Facts
- 1 day course
- Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
- Live Online or Classroom-based
- Certificate of completion
- Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
- Unlimited support after your course
- Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses
Course Outline
- Navigating the XD Interface
- Creating and Managing Design Elements
- Mastering Text and Typography
- Leveraging XD's Powerful Features
- Building Interactive Prototypes
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Overview
All our Adobe XD courses are taught by industry professionals who are also Adobe Certified Professional trainers. They will share years of their industry experience with you, imparting best practice techniques as well mastery of the tools.
Course Outline
Navigating the XD Interface
- Exploring the intuitive XD workspace and toolbars
- Understanding the artboard concept and its role in design
- Customising the interface for optimal workflow efficiency
- Utilising keyboard shortcuts for rapid design processes
Creating and Managing Design Elements
- Crafting vector graphics with XD's shape tools
- Implementing colour schemes and gradient effects
- Applying and customising strokes and fills
- Adjusting opacity and blending modes for visual depth
- Importing and manipulating external graphics (PNG, JPG, SVG)
Mastering Text and Typography
- Exploring XD's text tools and formatting options
- Implementing responsive font sizing and styling
- Creating and applying text styles for consistency
- Utilising system fonts and Adobe Fonts integration
Leveraging XD's Powerful Features
- Implementing symbols for reusable design components
- Utilising the Repeat Grid for efficient layout creation
- Aligning elements with grids and smart guides
- Exploring XD's layout features for responsive design
Building Interactive Prototypes
- Understanding the parent-child relationship in XD
- Creating interactive links and transitions between artboards
- Implementing micro-interactions and animations
- Exploring voice prototyping and auto-animate features
Collaborating and Sharing Designs
- Utilising XD's cloud documents for team collaboration
- Sharing prototypes for stakeholder feedback
- Implementing design specs for developer handoff
- Exploring XD's co-editing features for real-time collaboration
Optimising Workflow with Components and Assets
- Creating and managing reusable components
- Utilising the Assets panel for efficient design management
- Implementing design systems within XD projects
- Exploring XD's UI kits and design resources
Enhancing Designs with Plugins and Integrations
- Exploring the XD plugin ecosystem for extended functionality
- Integrating XD with other Creative Cloud applications
- Utilising third-party design resources and icon sets
- Implementing data-driven design with XD's data plugins
Testing and Exporting Designs
- Previewing designs on mobile devices with XD mobile apps
- Exporting designs in various formats (SVG, PNG, PDF)
- Implementing design specifications for developer handoff
- Exploring XD's integration with prototyping tools
Staying Current with XD Updates and Trends
- Exploring the latest features in Adobe XD updates
- Discussing current UX/UI design trends and their implementation in XD
- Utilising XD's learning resources and community features
- Implementing best practices for efficient XD workflow
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SEE COURSESUseful Links
- Adobe XD Learn and Support – Getting started, tutorials and user guide
- The Adobe XD platform page – Everything you need to extend the Adobe XD experience
- Wikipedia page for XD – History and capabilities of XD
- The XD Reddit page – Track XD on Reddit
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