They say a picture is worth a thousand words. An image can communicate powerful ideas and emotions that simple text can't always explain. Nowhere is this more true than on the Web, where graphics enhance a site's experience, support its content, and create a visual hierarchy. Logical and intuitive interface designs help us to figure out (often subconsciously) how content is organized and what information is important.
This course covers the essentials of making superior Web graphics and interface designs using Adobe Fireworks. We'll explore the technical fundamentals you need to know, including the Fireworks toolset and features, and discuss tips and techniques for the wide range of graphics encountered in a typical Web design project, such as photographs, illustrations, animations, rollover buttons, interactive menus, and advertisements.
In six hands-on lessons and exercises, you'll use Fireworks to create fully functional Web pages and prototypes, timesaving batch processes, attractive and well-optimized photos and illustrations, and animations and interactive navigation features. You'll also explore professional case studies and learn how to use design principles to shape your personal style.
