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I started off with a learn html in a couple of hours type book. Eventually I went on to http://w3schools.com/ http://w3schools.com/ To really become proficient
by kellros 15y ago
I started off with a learn html in a couple of hours type book. Eventually I went on to http://w3schools.com/ http://w3schools.com/
To really become proficient with front-ends you need inspiration (for designs, ways of doing things).
There are many aspects involved in UI design, including but not all - psychological, preference, design theory, limitations, layout, typography, efficiency.
If you see yourself doing it 'part time' - learn html/css/js/jquery scripting and borrow designs and figure out how they work and how these patterns can work for you.
I have a firm belief you do get 2 types of designers - those who design for themselves and those who design for others.
Don't be too hard on yourself, it's really a full time job to get it right most of the time.
And here's a freebie: plan before you do - I personally like scratching on the old notepad.
- jaipilot747 15y agoThank you for the tips. I don't have much of a problem with HTML4, but when given a blank page and asked to design something pleasing, I have absolutely no idea where to begin. Most of my colour combinations are awful. I am not sure about page utilisation etc. I'm learning CSS and jQuery whenever I find time.
- bmelton 15y agoPick a grid framework you like. I recommend either using the grid framework in Bootstrap[1] or Skeleton[2]. Skeleton I prefer because it has sensible typography from the start, and slightly more padding than you usually find in grid frameworks. These will help you control spacing and layout pretty easily. As for color, you can find a palette that you like on colourlovers[3], then just work by varying what colors you want to use and when. [1] - http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/ http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/ [2] - http://getskeleton.com http://getskeleton.com [3] - http://colourlovers.com http://colourlovers.com