I didn’t take the intro to web course at UB but I had a similar experience. I took post baccalaureate courses in interactive design after working as a design professional for a couple years. I quickly realized that employers were looking for well rounded designers who were well versed in web design as well as print. After taking classes towards my certificate, I was kind of disappointed. Although I received a wealth of knowledge,I didn’t learn any of the new trendy techniques, like parallax scrolling. I ended up having to seek that information out myself.
I started off as a computer science major, so I love problem solving. I’m one of those nerdy designers who loves to code. I will troll the web until I find the answer. That’s the best thing about web design, it’s new! If you have a question, chances are that someone had the same question and has posted a tutorial on how to answer it. I frequent sites like Smashing Magazine and of course Pinterest and Behance.
I use those sites for quick inspiration but there are also a few books that I like to reference for layouts and usability:
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| Don't Make Me Think |
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| Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Set |
I’m glad you asked about layout and type. Those two elements can make or break your site design. Most people, including myself, struggle with them. It’s important to consider different layouts and typefaces that will be suitable for you audience. I’m not a fan of sites that are direct copies of a print piece. Not all typefaces are legible on the web. Same for layouts. Your layout sure make sense. Form should influence content.
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