First Steps to Mastering Web Design: Principles, Tools and Techniques

Web design has evolved dramatically since the early days of the internet. If you're eager to explore this dynamic field, you're in the right place. In this video we’re gonna lay the foundation for your web design journey, covering the essentials of web design, must-have tools that designers use and how design principles breathe life into websites. Keep your eyes on the screen as we explore the following topics: • What is web design? • Website design vs. Website development • Web development tools • Web design tools • Principles of design applied to websites • Website layouts • Functional components of web design • Visual elements of web design • Website maintenance • Web design inspiration -- Ready to get started? Create your site here: https://users.wix.com/login/auth?loginDialogContext=signup/?utm_campaign=yt_organic_types_of_websites Further dive into the world of web design with the full article on the Wix Blog: https://www.wix.com/blog/web-design?utm_campaign=yt_organic_types_of_websites Get inspired by the incredible sites created by our talented users: https://www.wix.com/explore/websites?utm_campaign=yt_organic_types_of_websites -- 00:00 Intro 00:32 What is web design? 01:08 Web design vs. Web development 01:39 Web development tools 02:30 Web design tools 03:45 Design principles 05:34 Website layouts 06:30 Functional components 08:07 Visual elements 10:38 Site maintenance 11:10 Web design inspiration 11:48 Wrap up -- About Wix: Welcome to Wix, the industry-leading website creation platform that’s trusted by hundreds of millions of users around the world. Since 2006, Wix has empowered businesses, entrepreneurs, enterprises and creators to build, manage and grow their online presence—all from one place. Be sure to subscribe to the Wix Community for more knowledge and inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/c/Wix/about?sub_confirmation=1 Read more by the Wix Blog: https://www.wix.com/blog?utm_campaign=yt_organic_types_of_websites -- Stay tuned: Wix.com: https://www.wix.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wix Twitter: https://twitter.com/wix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wix TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wix Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wixcom