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Learn Sketch: The Basics

2h 19m 59s
English
Paid

Sketch is one of the most popular UX design tools around. This training course can help designers of all skill levels be productive with its focused, comprehensive vector graphics workflow. Follow along with Chris Converse and learn the ins and outs of the Sketch interface, and how to design modern user experiences with Sketch, starting with document and project setup.

Course Overview

In this course, Chris Converse demonstrates how to share styles across text and objects, draw vector artwork, and export your work for developers or project teams to integrate further. By the end of the course, you'll be able to use artboards, text and object styles, as well as drawing and export tools to create high-definition PNGs, JPEGs, and PDFs.

Key Learning Topics

  • Creating Artboards: Learn how to set up and manage multiple artboards for efficient design workflows.
  • Adding a Navigation Bar: Understand the essentials of creating user-friendly navigation components.
  • Working with Fonts: Explore typography options and how to integrate custom fonts into your designs.
  • Adding Artwork and Logos: Discover techniques for incorporating brand elements and vector artwork.
  • Exporting Artboards and Assets: Master the export tools to produce high-quality assets.
  • Collaborate with Sketch Cloud: Leverage Sketch Cloud for team collaboration and feedback management.
  • Making Design Changes: Learn efficient methods to update and refine your designs iteratively.

Why Choose This Course?

You will gain practical skills that can be implemented directly into real-world UX design projects. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced designer, this course provides valuable insights into the Sketch toolset.

About the Author: Lynda.com

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Lynda.com was a US online video tutorial platform founded by Lynda Weinman in 1995 — one of the original online learning sites, predating the modern course-platform market by more than a decade. After LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com in 2015, the catalog was migrated into LinkedIn Learning, but the original Lynda.com brand still anchors a large body of video tutorial material that circulates separately.

The CourseFlix listing carries five Lynda.com courses covering Adobe Lightroom CC, Sketch design fundamentals, Visual Studio Code for web developers, Yii 2 (PHP), and Houdini essential training. The breadth reflects Lynda.com's original catalog scope — design and creative software alongside developer-focused material.

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Welcome Demo
01:11
2
About this course
00:52
3
About the exercise files
01:00
4
Creating pages and artboards
06:12
5
Adding a banner and artwork
03:27
6
Adding a navigation bar
05:36
7
Adding hero text and a button
04:15
8
Creating the logo
06:05
9
Drawing the star and pin icons
06:30
10
Drawing the gear icon
02:37
11
Creating 3 columns for the main section
06:00
12
Creating the atmosphere section
08:51
13
Creating the how-to section
06:17
14
Creating links and a pull quote
06:32
15
Creating link styles and a footer
02:52
16
Adjusting the header layout for medium screens
04:21
17
Adjusting the main section for medium screens
08:34
18
Adjusting the atmosphere section for medium screens
02:28
19
Adjusting the how-to and footer sections for medium screens
06:48
20
Preparing the small artboard
03:04
21
Adjust the navigation and logo area
05:07
22
Adjusting the banner image and hero content
02:53
23
Adjusting the main section for small screens
04:12
24
Adjusting the atmosphere section for small screens
02:42
25
Adjusting the how-to and footer sections for small screens
05:43
26
Adjusting the logo and nav for extra small screens
04:23
27
Making adjustments across all artboards
05:01
28
Exporting artboards
03:12
29
Exporting assets to bitmap formats
07:18
30
Exporting assets to SVG
04:40
31
Where to go from here
01:16
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is designed to accommodate designers of all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced users looking to refine their skills in Sketch. Familiarity with basic design concepts may be beneficial, but is not required.
What projects will I be able to complete by the end of the course?
By the end of the course, you'll be capable of setting up multiple artboards, creating user-friendly navigation components, and exporting high-quality assets such as PNGs, JPEGs, and PDFs. You will also be able to incorporate brand elements and vector artwork into your designs and make iterative design changes efficiently.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is ideal for designers of all skill levels who wish to learn or enhance their skills in using Sketch to create modern user experiences. It's particularly beneficial for those interested in improving their efficiency in design workflows and exporting design assets.
How does the depth of this course compare to similar courses on UX design tools?
This course specifically focuses on Sketch and covers essential topics such as setting up artboards, adding navigation bars, working with fonts, and exporting assets. It provides a comprehensive overview suitable for beginners, but more advanced users might find it less detailed if they seek information on advanced Sketch techniques or broader UX design strategies.
What specific tools and platforms are covered in this course?
The course focuses on Sketch, a popular UX design tool, and covers its interface, vector graphics workflow, and collaborative features like Sketch Cloud. You'll learn to use tools for creating and managing artboards, drawing vector artwork, and exporting assets in various formats.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover advanced UX design principles beyond the use of Sketch. It also doesn't delve into other design tools or platforms outside of Sketch, nor does it include advanced coding or development skills for integrating designs into live projects.
How much time should I expect to commit to completing the course?
The course consists of 31 lessons. While the exact runtime is not specified, typical courses of this nature might require a few hours to complete. The time commitment will vary based on the individual's pace and the level of practice they wish to undertake.