Photoshop+Introduction

To design in Photoshop you need both the skills and a vision for where you are going.

1. ** Design analysis ** Find a website that utilizes the following techniques well. Post on the Web Design Facebook group with a summary of your analysis.
 * Font
 * Color
 * Alignment
 * Emphasis through size and scale: do important parts POP?
 * Contrast

2. **Layout** grid system - 960.gs (download and use templates in Photoshop)

3. Photoshop basics

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5. **Additional readings**
 * Strikingly - Sample Portfolio Examples
 * Typographic emphasis
 * Focal Points
 * Interesting color schemes