Sketch Basics Course (How To)

Sketch 3 is an easy­ to ­use and powerful digital design tool for the Mac. It is quickly becoming the standard for many digital professionals and agencies because it was specifically made for them and their needs. Sketch can be used to create all manner of stunning digital designs from mobile applications to websites and icons.

In this course we will introduce to you the basics of Sketch as well as looking at some of the more advanced features. We will give you the unimpeded confidence to begin creating your own designs regardless if you’re already familiar with other design tools or have never used one before!

It is recommended that you purchase Sketch 3 for this course.

What you'll learn

• Draw and Style Objects using Sketch 3
• Edit and Organize Content
• Export and Share your projects
• Create a user interface

Introducing Sketch

Start with the basics, answering the question “What is Sketch and where can I get it?”. Once installed, you will get a virtual tour of the app before diving in.

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• Introduction to Sketch

  0:51

• What is Sketch?

  0:50

• Installing Sketch

  1:35

• Sketch Interface

  5:28

• Review: Introducing Sketch

  5 questions

Sketch Features

Learn the basic features of Sketch, which act as the foundations of every project. From creating objects, to organizing and laying them out.

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• Selecting, Moving, and Resizing Layers

  3:18

• Deleting, Locking and Grouping Layers

  3:12

• Moving Through Your Document

  2:48

• Styling Your Layers

  7:43

• Shapes and Vectors

  5:13

• Using the Vector Tool

  5:36

• Working with Text

  4:51

• Sketch Features Review

  5 questions

Exporting Designs

Once you have some designs and objects down on Canvas, you will learn how to get them out of Sketch, and onto your computer or iOS device.

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• Working with Slices

  4:32

• Creating Exportable Layers

  4:40

• Previewing Designs on Sketch Mirror

  4:48

• Exporting Designs Review

  5 questions

Build a Mobile Interface

Now that you are familiar enough with some of the features of Sketch, bring everything you have learned together as well as learning some new and slightly advanced skills as we create a simple mobile interface.

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• Creating a Wireframe

  16:31

• Layer Styling

  12:18

• Designing Multiple Screens

  9:42

• Export Elements for your App

  17:20

• Build a Mobile Interface Review

  5 questions