Intro to Coding for Designers

By Alexa Ann Bonomo

Syllabus

Week 1

Intros

HTML Foundations. Learn about the handmade web and zines. Introduction to using a code editor as design tools. First creative prompt.

Week 2

Styles

Apply styles with CSS. Second creative prompt.

Week 3

Layout

Create layouts that work on various devices. Third creative prompt.

Week 4

Imagery and Type

Display imagery dynamically, learn how to use variable fonts. Fourth creative prompt.

Week 5

Interaction

Implement interactions that engage the audience. Discuss empathetic media and narrative storytelling. Fifth creative prompt.

Week 6

Refinement

Polish up code, add animations and transitions. Compile a final webzine and share.