Designing for the Web with Illustrator and Photoshop

Bridging the gap between creative design and functional web development can be challenging when working across different design applications. This course teaches you how to combine the unique strengths of Illustrator and Photoshop to build clean, professional web designs that are perfectly prepared for the coding phase. You will transition from basic layout concepts to structured, export-ready digital designs. By understanding how to work with vector and raster elements harmoniously, you will learn to generate optimized assets that web developers can easily implement. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental differences between vector and raster assets in web design; Set up web-compatible document grids and artboards in both Illustrator and Photoshop; Create clean, responsive layouts using native alignment and spacing tools; Optimize and export assets in modern web-friendly formats like SVG and WebP; Prepare structured design files to ensure a seamless handoff to developers. This course begins with foundational web design principles and document setup, guides you through layout creation, and finishes with advanced asset-exporting techniques. Through clear, step-by-step written explanations and practical scenarios, you will build a reliable workflow from blank canvas to final export. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior coding or advanced design experience. Start reading today to streamline your digital design workflow and create developer-friendly web layouts.