Post on 14-Feb-2017
Assumptions• General graphic app concepts and
terminology
• Basic understanding of how webpages work
• While you can use Sketch for other design purposes, this talk is primarily web focused
Presentation• This is just an introduction.
• One of the great things about sketch is the community. There are so many high quality resources out there from tutorials, to plugins that enhance functionality, to shared assets and UI/UX libraries to get you started (think stock graphics)
• I will get you started, and provide you resources to continue the journey on your own
Open Source• Sadly, no.
• $99 license (educational pricing also)
• Open Source alternatives:
https://inkscape.org
http://www.gimp.org
What about Adobe?• Powerful and great… but with that, bloated and
steep learning curve
• …and expensive: $120 - $600/ year
When to use Sketch?
Sketch: Web (vector / flat artwork)
Photoshop: photographs, heavy image retouching and manipulation (photo correction)
Illustrator: logos, line art / drawing
InDesign: print
Why I use Sketch?Nicely designed, solid app that allows me to work faster and happier ;)
https://thenetawards.com/
http://bohemiancoding.com/sketch/
Benefits
SimplicityEasy to use, quick to learn
The Inspector panel
Very thorough and free online manual: http://bohemiancoding.com/sketch/support/documentation/
Benefits
Vector“Vector-based drawing is by far the the best way to design websites, icons or interfaces.”
- sketch manual
Side note
I’m a beginnerI picked it up on my own and am still learning… but wanted to share with you my findings and tips I’ve learned along the way
Other cool stuff
Extrasdrag out layers (boom. done.)
CSS styles
Printing (great for review and critiques)
iOS Mirror…. magical + fun
The Interface• one-window app
• toolbar on top
• inspector on right (adapts/contextual…displaying only the properties you need for the tool you are currently using)
• layers and artboards on left
Quick Start
• Let the magic begin!
• Demo: File > New From Template: iOS App, iOS UI, Material Design (Google), Web Design, Welcome to Sketch
Export
• Demo: drag whole art board
• export multiple versions @ once (png, jpg, pdf)
• will only give you the necessary options
• can even set specific width, etc
Resourceshttp://bohemiancoding.com/sketch/learn/ (user manual)
http://bohemiancoding.com/sketch/community/
http://blog.invisionapp.com/11-tips-for-prototyping-with-sketch/
http://www.sketchappsources.com
“Thank you
Ryan King kingr@si.edu @ryancanhelpyou
To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you can control or master. - Milton Glaser