ABSTRACT

Digital design is not only about creating visually appealing products and promotions; it needs to possess a practical aspect in addition to being aesthetically appealing. Digital Design in Action explores these pragmatic applications and the creative design aspects for various mediums, including the web, apps, ePub, visual presentations, and PDF. Using the latest digital publishing tools and a project-based pedagogy, this book includes projects ranging from real-world to experimental. Each chapter contains the perfect balance of vibrant figures, techniques and applications to help guide the reader into harnessing their inner potential.

Key Features

  • Presents methodologies used to deploy layouts for multiple digital output, using the latest tools and techniques
  • Includes a supporting companion website containing digital examples, plus all exercise files and supporting art
  • Contains end-of-chapter exercises and real-world and experimental projects
  • Structured to help design students create dynamic content in class and on the job later down the line.

 

chapter 1|18 pages

Understanding Visual Communication Design

chapter 2|26 pages

Creating a Visual Presentation

chapter 3|30 pages

Prototyping a User Interface (UI) Design

chapter 4|24 pages

Designing Interactions

chapter 5|24 pages

Exploring Responsive Design

chapter 6|20 pages

Integrating Motion in Digital Design

chapter 7|20 pages

Composing Interactive Forms

chapter 8|22 pages

Publishing to Mobile Devices

chapter 9|28 pages

Understanding Visual Storytelling

chapter 10|16 pages

Evaluating and Testing Usability