0345 363 1130
info@xchangetraining.co.uk
Adobe XD Introduction 1 Day - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£295 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of XD as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading prototype-design tool. We will show you how to prototype and wireframes for designing websites, apps and games. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested getting going in UX design.
After we give you a complete tour of the XD environment, we will take you from a creating assets to being able to design your own artboards and layouts. You will see how easy it is to design great looking prototypes from scratch, add interactivity and the flexible options for sharing and exporting your projects.
Learn the fundamentals of XD as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading prototype-design tool. We will show you how to prototype and wireframes for designing websites, apps and games. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested getting going in UX design.
After we give you a complete tour of the XD environment, we will take you from a creating assets to being able to design your own artboards and layouts. You will see how easy it is to design great looking prototypes from scratch, add interactivity and the flexible options for sharing and exporting your projects.
-
XD Introduction 1 Day
Course Details
This 1-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe XD (Experience Design). We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes prototype design to a new level. We will guide you in learning the work area and the best practices for creating animated content with different export options. Plus, you will get the hands-on experience you need to create your own projects.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the XD environment
- Create and digital assets
- Design accurate layouts
- Add interactivity to your projects
- Test user experience of protoypes
- Share your projects
- Export your prototype designs
Our goal is for you to be able to create well design prototypes for websites, apps and games.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for designers and developers who are new to XD and who want to learn the interface and commonly used features.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
-
Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Introduction- Overview of User Experience Design (UX) vs User Interface Design (UI)
- Working from a site plan sketch
- Gathering assets for your project
- Understanding common file formats
- Creating multiple Artboards for different screens and platforms
- Using Pixel Perfect grids for accurate layout
- Using Generator to create assets
- Using Device Preview for mobile design
- Working with the Design and Prototype views
- Navigating around your artboard
- Designing Artboard grids
- Adding and deleting Artboards
- Creating additional screens for different display sizes and platforms
- Drawing and combining simple shapes
- Setting Appearance attributes: solid fills, gradient fills, strokes, drop-shadows & background Blurs
- Controlling corner radius values
- Drawing with the Pen Tool
- Editing points and paths
- Formatting Text
- Using Typekit fonts
- Adding Placeholder text
- Using Illustrator vector graphics
- Importing bitmap graphics
- Masking techniques
- Using images from modern browsers
Creating accurate layouts- Aligning and arranging Objects
- Creating a Repeat Grid
- Exploring Apple, Google and Microsoft user interface kits
- Linking and unlinking artboards
- Setting screen transitions
- Adding interactions to elements
- Previewing a prototype
- Recording the user experience as a .mov file
- Sharing your prototype using links
- Exporting artboards as .png .svg and .pdf files
- Creating your own project site map
- Adding graphics and text
- Converting your site map to linked artboards
- Testing and sharing your project
- Exporting your project
-
Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
View Full details of our Manchester Training Venue and Course options
↑ Click the map to view a larger version ↑
View our Manchester Centre Location on Google Maps
-
XD CC Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
-
Client Reviews
"I really enjoyed the course. The trainer was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. XChange Training was recommended to me by a colleague and I will certainly go back and recommend to other colleagues."
Hayley McGuffie, Wyre Council, HTML & CSS - Two Day Introduction
"Fantastic two day course on InDesign, well worth doing. Staff very friendly. 10 out of 10"
Daniel Kosta, Icon Productions, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
"Thanks for the brilliant course.. For someone who has basically never opened SketchUp I came away really feeling like I had a good grasp of the program."
Ellie Weidman, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"Brilliant training day, this will make my life so much easier - great pace and content. Thank you!"
Karen Rust, Netsuite, Dreamweaver CS6 for HTML Emails Introduction
"Excellent Course and brilliant tutor. I can't wait to put what I've learnt into practice!"
Mark Bolton, Edenred Incentives, Edge Animate - 2 Day Introduction
"A thoroughly fun and enjoyable course delivered by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor - can't wait to get back into the office environment and put it all into practice!"
Katrina Gillespie, Vinci Academy, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
"Good class size, allowed for good interaction between tutor and learners."
Lorna Hardy, IES, FileMaker Pro - 2 Day Introduction
"Effective training pitched at trainees level. I have achieved what I hoped to on this course."
Tony Armstrong, Lemon Squeezy, WordPress - 2 Day Masterclass
"For an introductory course I think there was a great deal covered. This will enable me to go away and develop my skills even further."
Roy Craddock, Schawk
"Really enjoyed the course. Presented a comprehensive overview of Articulate and helped us out with any queries we had."
Chris Bateman, Glasgow Caledonian Uni, Articulate Storyline - 2 Day Introduction
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the Manchester Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
Adobe Design Ready in just 5 days!
Learn Adobe Design skills with our value Adobe Design Masterclass Bundle →