BASIC WEB DESIGN SOFTWARE:
Free Web Design Course
Software for Web Design.
In this episode, we will cover the software needed to get started with web design. There are
three types of software required: image editing, vector editing, and screen design. We will
also briefly touch on animation software.
While my personal favorite is Adobe software, there are free alternatives available. The
basic principles are the same, regardless of the software you use.
Image Editing vs. Vector Editing
Image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, is pixel-based. Every screen is
comprised of little pixels, and the software must remember the color of each pixel. Vector
editing software, such as Adobe Illustrator, uses calculations between points to create
shapes and lines. This allows for smooth and crisp lines, regardless of size. Images are
always bitmap, while vector shapes are calculated each time and can be resized without
losing quality.
When working with images, such as photos, image editing software is necessary. However,
vector editing software is better for creating shapes and lines for a website, as they can be
resized without losing quality.
When designing a website, it is essential to use image editing software to edit images and
create specific visual effects. Vector-based icons with simple lines and shapes are easier to
create and export. A screen design software like Adobe XD is useful for designing web and
app-based components and interactions.
Image Editing Software
Image editing software is necessary to edit images and create specific visual effects. For
example, to change the contents of an image, designers will need to use image editing
software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
Vector-Based Icons
Vector-based icons with simple lines and shapes are easier to create, export, and use in web
design. They are also easier to load, making the website load faster. Vector editing software
like Adobe Illustrator is useful for drawing simple icons.
Screen Design Software
Screen design software like Adobe XD allows designers to create complex web-based
components and interactions. It is a simplified version of Illustrator that includes web-based
components and app design features.
Concepts of Design Software
Two fundamental concepts of design software are layers and styles. Layers are stacked
hierarchies of design elements, and styles ensure consistency in design elements such as
