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Basics of Website Design

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $45
  • 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

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  • $45
  • GA NYC Manhattan (4th Floor) @ 10 E 21st St 4th Fl, New York, NY 10010
  • A computer will not be provided.

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this web design fundamentals training:

Ideal for designers that have little web design experience or anyone interested in learning more about designing for the web, in this class you’ll find out how to approach web design as well as the basics of designing a website.

Beginning with the background of web design and the unique challenges it presents, you’ll go over the necessary information for designing for web, web design conventions and best practices, as well as the connection between graphic design and UX when it comes to designing for web.

Takeaways:
  • Understand web design conventions and how to maximize their use.
  • Be able to crate a website layout using a responsive grid with a hierarchy that makes sense.
  • Gain general knowledge on best practices for web design.
  • Learn how to design for an optimal user experience.
Prereqs & Preparation:
An understanding of Adobe products (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) would be helpful, but is not required. Students should also have an idea of the kind of website they would like to create.

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

Refund Policy

If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at General Assembly (2,637)

(4.3-star rating across 2,637 reviews)
  • Basics of Website Design

    Reviewed by Isaac D. on 9/14/2015
    Was very comprehensive for the time allotted and was a very good refresher for even someone like me who has experience with web design. I was not disappointed. Plus I learned about General Assembly which seems like an awesome place! Thank you!
  • Basics of Website Design

    Reviewed by David F. on 9/12/2015
    Great initial intro. to web design.
  • Basics of Website Design

    Anonymous review on 8/20/2015
    I'm OK with the class during but I didn't understand the reason why they ask for you to have advanced skills when the class is about basics. Because I am familiar with a few things I thought the class would be a little bit less basics.
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Students who have taken classes at Basics of Website Design have generally found them to be comprehensive and helpful, even for those with prior experience in web design. The classes provide a good refresher and introduction to the basics of web design. The overall feedback regarding what students learned and the skills they walked away with is positive. One student mentions that the class was a good refresher for someone with experience in web design, while another appreciates the comprehensive nature of the class. Direct quotes: - "Was very comprehensive for the time allotted and was a very good refresher for even someone like me who has experience with web design. I was not disappointed." - "Great initial intro. to web design."

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