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Learn web design from the ground up with courses designed for beginners in Malaysia

Web design course materials and tools

Web Design Fundamentals

Master the core principles that make websites look good and work well. You’ll learn about color theory, typography, layout grids, and how to create visual balance. Over 8 weeks, we cover everything from design thinking to creating your first complete mockup.

  • Visual hierarchy and composition
  • Color theory and typography basics
  • Responsive design introduction
  • Weekly design projects

HTML & CSS Essentials

Turn your designs into real websites by learning HTML and CSS. This 6-week course teaches you the technical side of web creation without overwhelming jargon. You’ll build actual web pages using clean, modern code practices.

  • HTML5 semantic markup
  • CSS styling and selectors
  • Flexbox and CSS Grid layouts
  • Hands-on coding exercises

User Experience Basics

Learn why some websites feel easy to use while others frustrate people. This 5-week module teaches you to design with your users in mind. You’ll discover research methods, usability testing, and how to make better decisions during the design process.

  • User research fundamentals
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Usability testing basics
  • Real-world case studies

Design Tools Bootcamp

Get hands-on with industry-standard design software. This intensive 3-week workshop covers Figma and Adobe XD, the tools used by professional designers. You’ll move from basics to creating complete design systems and interactive prototypes.

  • Figma for UI design
  • Prototyping and interactions
  • Design systems and components
  • Export and handoff to developers

Ready to Start Your Design Journey?

Each course is designed to build on the others, or you can take them individually. All classes include recorded sessions, downloadable resources, and community support from fellow learners in Malaysia.

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