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Posted by dzttnnlmgq
dzttnnlmgq
2,432 Points

Difficulty With Web Design

Hello,

I am just over a third of the way through the Front-End Web Dev track, I already knew a bit about HTML and CSS, I now know a very limited amount of JavaScript too.

I decided I wanted to build a website to put what I know and what I've learnt into practice, however I am never happy with the design of them. I understand there is a Design course on here and I was wondering if I should complete the front end Web Dev before starting it?

I know nothing about colour palettes, nothing about typography and it shows. They look nice, but not what it could be.

Thanks, Leon.

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

The knowledge from front-end development will give you the skills to make the changes you envision, and the knowledge from design will help in making the decisions about what changes to make. It's an effective combination, so you might want to do both if you can.

dzttnnlmgq
dzttnnlmgq
2,432 Points

I will definitely do both, I was just wondering if I should perhaps do them parallel or one after the other?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

Since these courses are self-paced, it makes sense to do one at a time.

Christian Puga
Christian Puga
3,736 Points
Christian Puga
Christian Puga
3,736 Points

i' ll recommend you to finish the front-end first so u can dedicate the time needed for the design tracks, its very important to give the time and dedication to it cuz the ux and ui are escential on your web page.

Good luck .

Matthew Lawson
Matthew Lawson
7,283 Points
Matthew Lawson
Matthew Lawson
7,283 Points

Hi there, in terms of colours and designs you could maybe use things like Muzli and Coolors to help you pick out some general themes. I think the main trick is to just have fun with it and see where you end up!

Hope this helps and happy learning!