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    I would like to know if it is best to design website in illustrator first before doing css/html work?

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    kgscott284
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    It is generally best to have a visual blueprint up or at least the structure sketched up so you have something to work off of. I don’t believe that it is ever a good idea to just start without some kind of starting point.

    #131476

    Thanks

    #131489
    Paulie_D
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    Illustrator…no.

    Fireworks…yes.

    #131490
    Kitty Giraudel
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    Or if you’re a true warrior, MS Paint.

    On topic, I usually skip the Fireworks/Photoshop part (when I can), mostly because I suck as hell with those tools, but I always spend a decent amount of time on paper. Paper is good to sketch things, people often seem to forget this.

    #131493
    Paulie_D
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    The beautiful thing about FW is that can create States and it also exports CSS (I believe).

    Intro to the Lynda.com course: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5OXEir0F6g

    Ongoing WebDesign-Tuts series: http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/sessions/fireworks-in-the-real-world/

    #131498
    Kitty Giraudel
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    > […] and it also exports CSS (I believe).

    I wouldn’t try that.

    #131500
    chrisburton
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    @Paulie_D What’s wrong with doing vector artwork in Illustrator?

    #131501
    Kitty Giraudel
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    I believe @Paulie_d recommanded Fireworks over Illustrator because as far as I know, Fireworks is meant to do webdesign while Illustrator is better suited for print design (I’d say).

    #131515
    Paulie_D
    Member

    >What’s wrong with doing vector artwork in Illustrator?

    Nothing…that’s what it’s for…but that wasn’t the question.

    The question was “design website” _(sic)_….I would argue that that is **precisely** what FW is for.

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    Mag
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    #131539
    Paulie_D
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    That’s a good idea for basic layout…but actual design?

    #131552
    Jonathand_d
    Member

    I agree with Paulie_D Fireworks is the best tool for muck-up production. However I do kind of move from Fireworks back to Photoshop.

    #131559
    Paulie_D
    Member

    >**muck-up **production

    LOL

    #131561
    chrisburton
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    @Paulie_D Oops. I thought you were implying something else. I agree that Fireworks is strictly suited for the web. However, I still prefer PS and AI as a hybrid because you never know when you’ll need it for print work (personal business cards, etc).


    @ChrisP
    I’ve heard great things about Sketch.

    As for the original question, I agree with what @kgscott284 had to say. Especially when it comes to client work.

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