UI Design with Adobe Illustrator: Discover the ease and power of using Illustrator to design Web sites and apps

Create high fidelity prototypes for complex websites and applications with the easy-to-learn and super-efficient vector capabilities of Illustrator and make the fear of client changes a thing of the past. Whether you’re a seasoned Photoshop veteran, a budding designer, or someone who simply has a good eye and artistic vision, this book will show you how to produce mockups and UI elements in a creative and productive way.

Strongly of the opinion that design should not happen solely in a browser, Rick Moore demonstrates how to design mockups and UI elements with Illustrator in a way you may not have realized was possible. Learn which tools are best suited to a UI design workflow and how to customize Illustrator in a way that fits your style and flow. Rick provides expert guidance throughout the process from the initial planning stages to finalizing and sharing your work with clients and others.

<>Introduction

Why Did I Choose Illustrator?

An Air of Familiarity

Let’s Get Started!

 

Ch 1  UI Design with Adobe Illustrator: An Overview

 It’s All About the Vector

 Typography + Color = Power

 Design for Consistency

 Layouts with Precision

 Conclusion

 

Ch 2  Tools and Panels

Choosing Your Tools

Selection Tools

Drawing

Typography

Transformation Tools

Color

Workspace Tools

Modes

Panels

Workspaces

Conclusion

 

Ch 3  The Illustrator Workspace

Going From Print to Pixels

Working With Artboards

Organizing Artboards

Conclusion

 

Ch 4  UI Design Building Blocks

Guides Objectified

Smart Guides

Grids Made Easy

Achieving Pixel Precision

Beginning the Layout

Typography for the UI

Conclusion

 

Ch 5  Getting Stylish with Graphics

Adding Style to Appearances

Using Symbols

Going Off the Pixel Grid

Using Layers for Organization

Conclusion

 

Ch 6  Finishing Touches

Taking Appearances to the Next Level

Additional Type Techniques

Working with Images

Conclusion

 

Ch 7  Working Smarter

UI Design Planning

Communicate Your Design Intentions

Style Libraries

Getting Your Work Out of Illustrator

Conclusion