Design the Web: Graphics and CSS Pseudo-Elements

Design the Web: Graphics and CSS Pseudo-Elements

18mBeginner2014-04-16

Authors

Chris Converse

Chris Converse

Applies design and UX principles to technology

Course details

Learn to combine graphics and pseudo-elements to add more design and layout possibilities without adding more HTML to your web pages. Combining web graphics and CSS3 pseudo-elements allows you to style text, add graphics, and position objects, all while keeping your HTML clean and organized and without sacrificing responsive elements of your design.

Skills covered

HTMLWeb GraphicsCSSWeb StandardsWeb DesignPhotoshopFront-End Web DevelopmentLimited SeriesAdobeWeb DevelopmentOpen Source

Concepts

Introduction

  • Preview the final project
  • About the exercise files

Generating Graphics

  • Creating a pseudo-element with CSS
  • Setting absolute-positioning properties
  • Spacing and layout adjustments
  • Restyling an unordered list