by Andy Anderson | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: April 2017 | ISBN: 9781491986981

Adobe XD lets designers be designers by making it possible for them to create working prototypes of web sites and apps without writing a single piece of code. Adobe expert Andy Anderson teaches the basics of using Adobe XD and the process of building prototypes in this hands-on course where you don't just see the software, you use it to design an actual working prototype of a very tasty cooking app. Gain hands-on Adobe XD experience as you design and build a working prototype Master Adobe XD's core functions, capabilities, interface, toolsets, and shortcuts Understand how to plan, organize, and create an Adobe XD prototype Learn how to use Adobe XD with mobile devices and how to export an XD project Discover the benefits of sharing prototypes with other designers and team members Explore the differences and similarities between prototypes and functional apps or web sitesInstructor Andy Anderson is the author of over a dozen best-selling books on graphics and design, including the O'Reilly titles "Getting Started with Adobe InDesign CC 2015" and "Learning Lightroom 6/CC". Funny, engaging, and always on point, he's worked with Adobe tools since 1990 and has taught Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and Dreamweaver to thousands of happy students over the past 25 years.

1. Introduction
   • Introduction 00:01:29
   • About The Author 00:04:16
   • What Is Adobe Experience Design 00:04:09
2. Getting Started
   • Introduction 00:00:48
   • System Requirements 00:03:38
   • Understanding The Workspace 00:05:39
   • Using Shortcuts 00:04:12
   • Interface Tips & Tricks 00:03:50
3. Design Essentials
   • Introduction 00:00:43
   • Planning & Artboards 00:07:20
   • Drawing Tools By The Math 00:08:07
   • Working With Text Tools 00:10:54
   • Utilizing Repeatable Elements 00:06:48
   • Organizing With Grids 00:04:18
4. Object Management
   • Introduction 00:00:37
   • Masking And Combining XD Objects 00:04:45
   • Using The Blur Tool 00:02:43
   • Adding A Gradient 00:03:50
   • Grouping, Locking, And Duplicating 00:07:53
   • Aligning And Stacking 00:03:58
5. Importing & Exporting
   • Introduction 00:00:48
   • Importing External Elements 00:05:34
   • Exporting XD Documents 00:04:21
6. Working With Prototypes
   • Introduction 00:00:38
   • What Is A Prototype 00:06:35
   • Creating Interactive Prototypes 00:02:55
7. Previewing & Sharing
   • Introduction 00:00:48
   • Adding Interactive Buttons And Security 00:09:41
   • Going Mobile 00:01:58
   • Sharing Documents 00:02:16
8. Conclusion
   • Final Thoughts 00:01:27