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How to Design Your Own Website

Learn the basics of website design to create an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly site.

What You'll Learn:

  • Website design principles
  • User experience and interface design
  • Practical design tools and resources
  • Designing for accessibility
  • Ensuring responsive design

Why Take This Class?

  • Learn to create a professional-looking website without hiring a designer.
  • Save money by understanding DIY design principles.
  • Gain confidence in managing and updating your own site.

Next Class:

TBD

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Class Agenda

Lecture Part 1: Website Design Principles & User Experience

6:00 PM CST - 6:55 PM CST

We start with a brief introduction to website design. We’ll cover fundamental design principles such as color theory, typography, and layout. Learn how to create an aesthetically pleasing and cohesive design. We will also dive into user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, focusing on creating a site that is not only beautiful but also user-friendly and intuitive.

10-Minute Break

6:55 PM CST - 7:05 PM CST

We take a brief 10-minute break where you can grab a drink or snack, take a restroom break, or simply engage in the class live chat.

Lecture Part 2: Practical Tools & Responsive Design

7:05 PM CST - 8:00 PM CST

After the break, we’ll return to discuss practical design tools and resources that can help you bring your vision to life. We’ll cover popular page builders like Beaver Builder and Elementor. We’ll also talk about designing for accessibility, ensuring your site is usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. Finally, we’ll cover responsive design principles to ensure your website looks great on all devices, from desktops to mobile phones.

Q&A Session (Optional)

8:00 PM CST - 8:30 PM CST

After the lecture is over, if you wish to stay a bit longer, we will have a Q&A session to answer any questions you have. You can submit questions in advance or put them in the live chat.

How It Works

  1. Enrollment: Sign up for a FREE account.
  2. Livestream and Downloads: Before the livestream of the class starts, you will be provided with links to the livestream and to download the materials (notes, slides, resource lists, etc.).
  3. Watch and Participate: Watch the private class YouTube livestream and participate in the live chat. You can submit questions before and during the class, you can also participate in polls and class discussions.
  4. After Class: Recordings of the class will be available after the class is over.
  5. Need Personalized Help? If you would like personalized assistance with a specific project, we offer group and private tutoring sessions.

Requirements

  • Device to view the livestream (computer, tablet, or smartphone)
  • Speakers or headphones
  • Notepad and pen for notes

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer experience
  • Experience browsing the internet