Setting Up: Free Mobile & Responsive Web Design Tutorial

This article provides a detailed tutorial on how to set up and use class files for a Mobile & Responsive Web Design course, including step-by-step instructions for both Mac and Windows users.

This exercise is excerpted from Noble Desktop’s past web design training materials. We now teach Figma as the primary tool for web and UX & UI design. To learn current skills in web design, check out our Figma Bootcamp and graphic design classes in NYC and live online.

Complete the following setup prior to beginning any exercises.

Topics Covered in This Mobile & Responsive Web Design Tutorial:

Setting up Your Class Files

Creating Your Own Copy of Class Files

Throughout this workbook you will be editing class files that we have prepared for you. Instead of editing the originals, we’ll have you make a copy just for yourself to edit.

Web Design Certificate: Live & Hands-on, In NYC or Online, 0% Financing, 1-on-1 Mentoring, Free Retake, Job Prep. Named a Top Bootcamp by Forbes, Fortune, & Time Out. Noble Desktop. Learn More.
  1. If you have any windows open, minimize or hide them so you can see the Desktop.
  2. Open the Class Files folder.
  3. Follow the appropriate Mac or Windows instructions below:

    Mac:

    • Click once on the Mobile and Responsive Class folder to select it.
    • Press Cmd–D to duplicate it.
    • Rename the duplicate folder yourname-Mobile and Responsive Class.

    Windows:

    • Click once on the Mobile and Responsive Class folder to select it.
    • Press CTRL–C to copy it.
    • Press CTRL–V to paste it.
    • The new copy may be at the bottom of the list of folders. Rename it yourname-Mobile and Responsive Class.
  4. You now have your own set of class files to use throughout the class. Have fun!

photo of Dan Rodney

Dan Rodney

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years. He creates coursework for Noble Desktop and teaches classes. In his spare time Dan also writes scripts for InDesign (Make Book JacketProper Fraction Pro, and more). Dan teaches just about anything web, video, or print related: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe XD, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more.

More articles by Dan Rodney

How to Learn Web Design

Master Web Design with Hands-on Training. Web Design is the Creative Process of Building Functional, Attractive Websites with Tools Like HTML and CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, and Figma and an Understanding of User Interface (UI) Design Principles.

Yelp Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Instagram