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Photoshop for Web Design & UI

Create & Optimize Graphics for Websites & UI (User Interface)

Learn Photoshop for UI & UX Design: Create & Optimize Graphics for Websites, Apps, & More

In this class you’ll get up and running quickly so you can start using Photoshop right away to design the UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) of websites and apps.

You’ll learn to design web layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop (or screens for apps) using text, graphics, styles, and more. With artboards and guides, you can design on popular grid systems (like Bootstrap), making it easier to design responsive webpages.

Learn how to use Photoshop to create and optimize graphics for web, apps, etc. We focus on modern techniques (including new features added to Photoshop CC) that are specifically relavent to UI and UX designers. You’ll design on grids, extract image assets, create hi-res 2x graphics, and so much more.

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  • Computer Provided
  • Book included
  • Free Retake

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  • $650
  • 12 Hours
  • Mac or PC
  • 185 Madison Ave, NYC or live online

Corporate training available

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Photoshop for Web Design & UI Class Overview

What You’ll Learn

  • Use Photoshop to create and optimize graphics for web and user interface design
  • Create wireframes and turn them into finished designs that are optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens
  • Learn how to design on grids, extract image assets, create hi‑res 2x graphics, and more
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Photoshop for Web Design & UI Class Syllabus

Section 1
Creating New Files & Designing on a Grid System

Topics

  • Setting Preferences & Workspace
  • Creating a New Document
  • Creating a Grid
  • Designing with Bootstrap’s Grid
  • Viewing at Accurate Size
  • Creating Colored Backgrounds for Text
  • Importing Text
Adding Photos & Editing the Layout

Topics

  • Changing the Page’s Background Color
  • Importing Photos
  • Changing Canvas Size
  • Grouping Layers
Adding Page Navigation & Editing Smart Objects

Topics

  • Creating a Navbar
  • Adding a Stroke
  • Changing Opacity
  • Importing Vector Graphics from Adobe Illustrator
  • Editing a Vector-Based Smart Object in Illustrator
  • Editing a Pixel-Based Smart Object in Photoshop
  • Content-Aware Fill
  • Swapping Out Graphics

Section 2
Text Styling & Adjusting Images Behind Text

Topics

  • Adding a Drop Shadow to Type
  • Darkening a Background Photo to Make Text More Legible
Adapting a Webpage Layout for Tablets

Topics

  • Copying the Desktop Design into the Tablet File
  • Adjusting Elements to Fit the New Dimensions
  • Cropping the Canvas
Adapting a Webpage Layout for Mobile Phones

Topics

  • Copying the Tablet Design into the Mobile Phone File
  • Adjusting Elements to Fit the New Dimensions
Optimizing for Web: JPEGs & HiDPI/Retina Graphics

Topics

  • Using Save for Web
  • Optimizing Photos for Low-Res Screens
  • Optimizing Photos for Hi-Res (HiDPI/Retina) Screens
  • Compression Settings for 1x & 2x Versions
  • Saving File Size When Optimizing 2x Graphics
Section 3
Optimizing for Web: PNG vs. GIF

Topics

  • 8-Bit File Formats: GIF vs. PNG-8
  • PNG-24: Save For Web’s Only Choice for Partial Transparency
  • Properly Optimizing Colors: Limited Colors vs. Gradients vs. Black & White
  • Making a 1x from a 2x Graphic
Extracting Assets from a Design

Topics

  • Pros & Cons of the Extract Assets Panel
  • Creating PNG, GIF, & JPEG Files from a Design
  • Extracting PNG-8 with Partial-Transparency
  • The Proper Way to Extract 1x and 2x Graphics
  • Why Photoshop Sometimes Exports Low-Res JPEGs & How to Fix It
Designing in 2x Photoshop Files

Topics

  • Designing at 2x versus 1x
  • Turning a Wireframe into a Real Design
  • Setting Anti-Aliasing & Hyphenation
  • Using Clipping Masks to Crop an Image
  • Aligning to a Selection
Section 4
Paragraph Styles

Topics

  • Creating, Applying, & Editing Paragraph Styles
Masking Photos & Visual Effects

Topics

  • Importing & Cropping Photos (Masking)
  • Colorizing Icons (Vector Smart Objects) in Photoshop
  • Adding Effects Such as Stroke, Inner Shadow, & Gradient Overlay
  • Copying Effects to Other Layers
  • Fill Opacity
Optimizing Graphics in a 2x Design

Topics

  • How Extract Assets in a 2x File Differs from a 1x File
  • Slicing
  • Layer Based Slices
  • Custom Sized Slices

  • Create mockups for mobile, tablet, & desktop websites.

  • Learn how grids help you structure your design & make it easier for developers to code the site.

  • Turn wireframes into a final design.

Learn to Design for Web & Mobile Using Photoshop

This is the ultimate Photoshop for web/UI course. In addition to learning key features and techniques, we’ll cover important workflow tips and tricks. Learn to efficiently create professional designs that are easier for developers to code!

  • “I really enjoyed the class. I didn’t know that you could change the name of a layer and save a photo for web. I’m used to working in Illustrator. After the class, I felt a lot more comfortable manipulating objects, layers and effects in Photoshop. Thinking “responsively” or in terms of a 12-column Bootstrap layout is great, but the techniques we learned to resize and manipulate objects and layers are what made the class invaluable.”

    Elizabeth Funk

    IT Director and Webmaster, Women in Sovereign Entities

    Completed the Photoshop for Web Design & UI class

  • “Very comprehensive class to learn the latest functionality in Photoshop for web developers and designers.”

    Scott Mitzner

  • “I’m fairly new to web design and found that Photoshop for Web Design & UI was the perfect way for me to start.”

    MaryRose Devine

  • “The Photoshop for Web Design & UI class was great! Ethan was a great instructor and thoroughly explained the steps. I finished the class feeling confident and eager to apply what I learned to my work.”

    Victoria Greiss

    Creative Director

    Learned to create graphics for web sites & user interfaces with Photoshop

  • “Fantastic teacher and course! Really gets into tips and tricks to wow even the most seasoned Photoshop users.”

    Trudy Appling

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there prerequisites for this course?

    • Students should be comfortable with the basics of Photoshop. If you’re comfortable using another Adobe app (such as InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) but haven’t used Photoshop you will probably be fine. If you have never used Photoshop or another Adobe app, consider taking either our Photoshop in a Day or Photoshop Bootcamp class.
    • Familiarity with how webpages are coded with HTML and CSS is helpful, but not required.

  • Do I need to bring anything to the class?

    No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with Photoshop installed. Choose your operating system at checkout.

  • Do you offer discounts or a payment plan for this course?

    Discounts

    Shorter courses such as this are already affordably priced and are not eligible for discounts.

    Payment Plan

    This course is not eligible for a payment plan, which is only available for programs priced at $2,495 and above. Read our Payment Plan FAQ for more details.

    Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:

  • Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

    You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

    How does attending “live online” work?
    • Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
    • Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
    • For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
    • Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
Student learning to design for web with Photoshop

Real-World Class Exercises

“I’d approached this class with an open mind because while I'm a “Photoshop veteran” I hadn't used it for website wireframing. Simply put the Photoshop for Web Design & UI course material is directly in line with the subject. There was much that I learned that I wished I had known about before for my own projects. I found the course’s “real world” scenarios/examples to be very educational. The course's instructor Ethan was masterful.”
Darryl Kaalund

Each Photoshop class comes with a training workbook created by Noble Desktop

Custom Workbook Included

Learn Photoshop by first by watching a short demo, then by practicing on web and mobile designs and by exporting web-optimized images. Take the custom workbook home and recreate the class projects anytime after the class.

Optimize image for web project screenshot

Learn to Design & Optimize Images for the Web

“Don’t assume that because you know Photoshop you know how to design for the web. This class goes through various exercises that show the processes on design and optimization for exporting web-ready images. As always, all of Noble’s instructors are great, know their stuff and are always helpful with troubleshooting and providing resources to take with you.”
German Hernandez, Multimedia Designer

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