The Website Blueprint - Planning for a web design project

🚀 The Website Blueprint - Planning for a Web Design Project 🌐

Course Revamped for 2023!

Nearly four years after the creation of this "Planning for a Web Design Project" course, we're thrilled to announce its comprehensive revision and update ahead of 2023. This course is your roadmap to mastering the foundational elements of web design project planning.

Course Overview:

📐 The Website Blueprint

This module covers all the essential preparation steps for designing a professional website. It's an invaluable resource for marketing professionals, managers, and small business owners who collaborate with web design agencies or hire freelance designers.

• The Blueprint Checklist: Ensure you don't miss any critical steps in your planning process.
• The Bullet-point Brief: Craft a clear and concise brief that aligns with your project goals.
• Sitemap: Design a structured sitemap that outlines the user journey and content hierarchy.
• Content Prioritisation: Determine which content is essential for launch and what can be phased in later.
• Respect the Grid!: Understand the importance of layout and grid systems in web design.
• Wireframing: Learn to create wireframes that provide a blueprint for your website's structure and user experience.

Live Project Insights:

Gain exclusive access to our ongoing design projects. Observing real-world scenarios will give you a unique perspective on the complexities and nuances of live web design projects.

Design Theory with PixelHaze:

Dive into the PixelHaze team's unique teaching practices based on the Principles of Design and the Chaos Ladder. Our approach to design is quirky, memorable, and effective.

Planning Module Essentials:

The planning module is pivotal for setting your project on the right path. We equip you with a comprehensive toolkit for planning your website using proven techniques suitable for any platform, with Squarespace as our exemplar.

• Tailored for web designers, graphic designers, small business owners, and marketing professionals who manage or tender for website redesigns.
• Although we use Squarespaces as our platform of choice, the methodologies discussed are applicable to any web development environment.

Additional Resources:

• 🌟 Exclusive Discount Offer! Get a 20% discount on your first annual/monthly Squarespace plan by following these simple steps:

  1. Create a free trial in Squarespace.
  2. Subscribe to your first plan using our voucher code PixelHaze20 for a 20% discount on your first month/year plan.

• Squarespace Templates & Plugins: Explore our diverse selection of Squarespace Templates and plugins at the pixelhaze store.

Software and Websites Used in This Course:

• Canva: A user-friendly graphic design tool.
• Colourlovers: A creative community for all things color and design.
• Awwwards: Recognizing the best web designs in the world.
• Google Fonts: A repository of free, open-source web fonts.
• Unsplash: Offering a wide range of high-resolution photos for free use.

Affiliate Notice:

We are proud affiliate partners with Squarespace and may receive remuneration from any purchases made through the links on this page. Your support helps us continue to provide high-quality, comprehensive learning experiences. 🤝

Embark on your journey to becoming a web design pro today with "The Website Blueprint" course! 🎓💻