Welcome to Learning Web Design: Constructing the Modern Web—a practical introduction to the essential concepts, technologies, and principles used to create modern websites and digital experiences. Whether you are completely new to web design, a student, an aspiring web designer, a UI/UX enthusiast, or someone looking to understand how websites are created, this course provides a clear foundation for getting started.
In this course, you will learn how HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together to transform ideas into functional and interactive websites. You will understand how HTML provides the structure and semantics of a webpage, how CSS creates visual presentation and responsive layouts, and how JavaScript adds interactivity, logic, and dynamic behavior. You will also explore the principles behind effective visual and content design, including layout, color schemes, typography, visual elements, navigation, content organization, simplicity, consistency, visual hierarchy, contrast, and alignment.
A strong website is more than attractive visuals, so the course also introduces important user experience principles. You will learn why accessibility, responsive design, and loading speed are essential for creating websites that are usable, engaging, and effective across different users and devices. The course also introduces the web design lifecycle, taking you from planning and understanding your audience through wireframing, visual design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
