Digital design in action : creative solutions for designers

This text explores practical and creative design for the web, apps, ePub, visual presentations, and PDF. Written for design students, the book deconstructs creative design solutions, providing valuable insights into the design process and methodologies used to deploy layouts for multiple output. 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 Content: Understanding visual communication design -- Creating a visual presentation -- Prototyping a user interface (UI) design -- Designing interactions -- Exploring responsive design -- Integrating motion in digital design -- Composing interactive forms -- Publishing to mobile devices -- Understanding visual storytelling -- Evaluating and testing usability.