Illustrator CC for UX Design from Pluralsight

Learn how to take full advantage of Adobe Illustrator CC's drawing capabilities to create a user experience for a mobile app, website, or other application. You can go from wireframe to full-color mockup using Illustrator as your UX design tool.

Have you ever been asked to design a mobile app, website, or desktop software that is intuitive and easy to use, but had no idea what tool to use? If so, Illustrator CC for UX Design is the perfect course to learn the desirable skill of designing UX (user experience) all within Adobe Illustrator CC. With so much riding on UX design, you should select a tool that will make the process as easy as possible yet give you plenty control over the final design, and that is why Adobe Illustrator CC is such a good choice. First, you will learn the basics of how to draw, create graphics, and manage documents in Adobe Illustrator CC. Next, you will dive into creating a wireframe for your UX design, and then develop a full color mockup of your UX design. Finally, you will discover how to export your wireframes and mockups to a PDF for client approvals, share your Illustrator CC content with developers and other applications, and even experiment with adding interactivity to your design in Adobe XD. By the end of this course, you will know how to begin a UX design project in Adobe Illustrator CC, and see it through to final delivery to clients and developers. Software required: Adobe Illustrator CC.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

Creating a Wireframe

From Wireframe to Mockup

Where to Go from Here

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Know what's good

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Takes a practical approach to teaching user experience design in Adobe Illustrator CC

Offers a comprehensive introduction to Adobe Illustrator CC, a popular tool for UX design

Covers the basics of drawing, creating graphics, and managing documents in Adobe Illustrator CC

Provides step-by-step instructions on creating a wireframe and a full-color mockup of a UX design

Explores how to export wireframes and mockups to a PDF for client approvals

Demonstrates how to share Illustrator CC content with developers and other applications

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Illustrator CC for UX Design with these activities:

Understand Vector-Based Art

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Get familiar with fundamental concepts and tools for working with vector graphics in Illustrator before the course starts to prepare for success.

Browse courses on Vector Graphics

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Learn the difference between raster and vector images.
Experiment with the Pen Tool to draw basic shapes.
Create simple illustrations using basic shapes and gradients.

Inspiration Library

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Build a collection of inspiring designs, UI patterns, and other resources to inform your own design decisions and broaden your perspective.

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Create a dedicated space to store your inspirational materials.
Collect designs, articles, and other materials that inspire you.
Organize your collection into categories or themes.

Adobe XD Workshop

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Attend a workshop to gain hands-on experience in using Adobe XD for creating interactive prototypes and understanding best practices.

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Identify local Adobe XD workshops.
Attend the workshop.
Create a prototype using Adobe XD.

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Critique Sessions

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Engage in peer critique sessions to receive valuable feedback on your designs, learn from others, and improve your work.

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Find peers who are also learning UX design.
Organize regular critique sessions.
Present your work and provide feedback to others.

Practice Wireframing

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Enhance your ability to design effective wireframes by actively practicing the techniques and principles covered in the course.

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Sketch different layouts for a mobile app or website.
Create a wireframe for a given scenario or user story.
Get feedback on your wireframes and make improvements.

Design Exercises

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Strengthen your design skills by completing regular design exercises to practice different techniques and explore new ideas.

Browse courses on UI Design

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Find design exercises and challenges online.
Complete the exercises and share your work for feedback.
Experiment with different design styles and approaches.

Mockup Portfolio

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Build a portfolio of high-fidelity mockups to showcase your UX design skills and prepare for job applications or freelance work.

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Select diverse projects to create mockups for.
Design high-fidelity mockups using Illustrator CC.
Present your mockups in a portfolio for review.

UX Design Competition

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Participate in a UX design competition to push your skills, get feedback on your work, and build your portfolio.

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Find UX design competitions.
Choose a competition and research the requirements.
Design and submit your entry.

Career center

Learners who complete Illustrator CC for UX Design will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

UX Researcher

UX Researchers work with UX Designers to gather data about how users interact with a product. This data can then be used to improve the design of the product. As a UX Researcher, you will need to have a strong understanding of research methods, as well as the ability to analyze data. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful UX Researcher, and the software taught will help you interact collaboratively.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

UX Designers are responsible for creating user interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. As a UX Designer, you will need to have a strong understanding of the principles of design, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful UX Designer, and the software taught will help you excel in the industry.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction Designers are responsible for creating the interactive elements of a product. This can include things like buttons, menus, and forms. As an Interaction Designer, you will need to have a strong understanding of the principles of interaction design, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Interaction Designer, and the software taught will help you excel in the industry.

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Web Designer

Web Designers are responsible for designing the layout and visual appearance of websites. As a Web Designer, you will need to have a strong understanding of the principles of design, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Web Designer, and the software taught will help you excel in the industry.

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Product Designer

Product Designers are responsible for designing the overall user experience of a product. This can include everything from the product's appearance to the way it interacts with users. As a Product Designer, you will need to have a strong understanding of the principles of design, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Product Designer, and the software taught will help you excel in the industry.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Graphic Designer, and the software taught can help you excel in the industry.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers plan, execute, and close IT projects. As an IT Project Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of project management principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming an IT Project Manager, and the software taught could be helpful for some aspects of the job.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and test software applications. As a Software Engineer, you will need to have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Software Engineer, and the software taught could be helpful for some aspects of the job.

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Information Architect

Information Architects design and organize the content of websites and other digital products. As an Information Architect, you will need to have a strong understanding of information architecture principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming an Information Architect, and the software taught could be helpful for some aspects of the job.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for software and other technical products. As a Technical Writer, you will need to have a strong understanding of technical writing principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Technical Writer, and the software taught could be helpful for some aspects of the job.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and execute marketing campaigns. As a Marketing Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of marketing principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Marketing Manager, but the software taught may not be useful.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers plan and execute sales campaigns. As a Sales Manager, you will need to have a strong understanding of sales principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Sales Manager, but the software taught may not be useful.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and make recommendations for improvement. As a Business Analyst, you will need to have a strong understanding of business analysis principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Business Analyst, but the software taught may not be useful.

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Accountant

Accountants prepare and maintain financial records for businesses. As an Accountant, you will need to have a strong understanding of accounting principles, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course is not useful for an Accountant.

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Lawyer

Lawyers represent clients in court and provide legal advice. As a Lawyer, you will need to have a strong understanding of the law, as well as the ability to use software such as Adobe Illustrator CC. This course is not useful for a Lawyer.

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