UI Design with Photoshop from Beginner to Expert in 15 days
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Do you think that UI Designers use Photoshop in the same way as other Designers?
Do you know what are the basic concepts, settings and tools UI Designers know and you don’t?
So if you want to learn UI Design with Photoshop and upgrade your confidence and Skill levels in Photoshop; this course is for YOU. This course is equally good for Beginners and Experts so don’t worry if you haven’t used Photoshop before.
Most of us don’t know the basic settings, shortcuts, tools and extension we need in Photoshop to become a UI Designer, we make same mistakes and keep on wasting time online searching for different settings and answers to common UI Design issues and problems.
What you will learn?
- Master basic tools of Photoshop specific to UI Design.
- Apply your knowledge to Landing Page design, Web App or Mobile App Design
- Use Common Shortcuts, tools and Secret Extensions to speed up your web design workflow
- Learn about basics of Light and Shadow concepts in UI Design
- How to use patterns and Gradients to improve your designs
- Learn how User Interface Designers use Photoshop in their daily routines
- Using & Creating Guides and Grids with Photoshop Extensions
- Installing and using Photoshop Extensions for UI Design purpose
- Using Gradients and Color overlays to create Modern Designs
- Know about all the plugins and extensions used by UI Designers use all the time
- Learn how to create and use GRIDS in Web Design
- Designing Mobile app in Photoshop (Step by Step Exercise)
- Image Editing techniques in Photoshop for removing background
- Image color adjustment basics for UI Designers
- What are Wireframes, how to create wireframes & tools to design wireframes?
- Dribbble Shot re-design step by step exercises
Course Structure
- More than 20 Practice Examples and design Challenges to get you better at UI Designing
- Quizzes to test your knowledge of Photoshop regarding UI Design
Student Request Lecture Series
A lot of lectures are added on weekly basis on the request of my current students so join in and request any design problem or anything new you want to learn
- How to Install Photoshop ZXP extensions in CC2018 (Student Request Lecture)
- Dribbble Styled Dashboard Graphs and Stats Design Exercises (Student Request Lectures)
Take This Course Now and Start your career as a UI Designer
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1What this course will cover?Video lesson
Become a UI Designer from scratch. Learn the secret tips, techniques, methods used to create awesome User Interfaces for Mobile and Web App
Start with a solid foundation in UI Design and Learn the tool part of UI Design Process
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2Why UI Design Matters?Video lesson
In this video, you will learn why User Interface Design matters and why you should never devalue it
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3Photoshop Preferences for UI Design & better performance - UpdatedVideo lesson
This lesson focuses on tweaking Photoshop performance and settings for UI Design
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4Color Proof Settings - UpdatedVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will learn how to set our color proof photoshop settings for less color mismatch problems
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5Color Profile Settings for UI Design- UpdatedVideo lesson
Updated: Color profile settings are crucial so your designs colors are rendered same across all the devices. A lot of new designers make this mistake and regret in the end when they need to create the whole design again
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6Creating Custom Shortcuts for Photoshop - UpdatedVideo lesson
Custom made shortcuts make your design life so easy...Don't miss out this lesson. We will create shortcuts only for the tasks we are going to do over and over again. And we are free to set whatever shortcut key we like for Photoshop
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7Keyboard Shortcut problems on MAC OS → Student Request LectureVideo lesson
Students who are having problems setting up keyboard shortcuts on MAC OS, this video is for you
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8Photoshop Workspace(Panels) setup for UI Design → UpdatedVideo lesson
Learn how to setup your Photoshop Workspace and Panels for UI Design. We
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9Photoshop Settings for UI DesignQuiz
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10Which Monitor is best for UI DesignersText lesson
Watch this video to learn which Monitor is best for Web Design and UI Design work
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11How Photoshop Interface WorksVideo lesson
How Photoshop controls and interface work. We will cover how to access the options of any tool we use in Photoshop
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12Customizing Photoshop Toolbar→ Student Request LectureVideo lesson
Photoshop CC2017 has option to customize the toolbar and also its shortcut keys. In this lesson, i will show you how to customize your toolbar
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13New Document Setup for UI DesignVideo lesson
How to create New Document for UI Design purpose, what resolution should it be, what tools and extensions should be around in your workspace
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14What are artboards and how to use them?Video lesson
In this lesson, you will learn all about Photoshop's art-boards. How to create them and how to use them, how to arrange or move them or edit their sizes.
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15How layers works and Basics of Layer panel controlsVideo lesson
In this lesson, you will learn about How Layers works, what is their stacking order. How to use Transparency in layers and how to use Layer Fill property
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16Layers Panel → Filtering and finding layersVideo lesson
In this lesson, i will show you how to filter and find different types of layers using Photoshop's filter options in Layers Panel
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17Type ToolVideo lesson
What settings are necessary for Text and Paragraph Tool in Photoshop for UI Design and what options they have for a UI Designer
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18Character PanelVideo lesson
You will learn how to use kerning, tracking, leading and all the options available in Character panel.
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19Paragraph PanelVideo lesson
In this lesson, you will learn all the options available in Paragraph Panel like Hyphenate, Indentations and alignements
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20Shape Tool for UI Design (Combine and Subtract Shapes)Video lesson
Learn the powerful shape tool, we will cover how to combine different shapes to create new ones and how to subtract one shape from another
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21How to use Pen Tool for UI DesignVideo lesson
Pen tools is used in combination of Direct Selection tool and Shapes tool. So i will cover few tips on how to use all these tools combined in UI Design
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22Student Request: How to use pen tool in Icon Design?Video lesson
It is a student request lecture. In this lesson, i explained in detail that how pen tools works and how to stroke its path and how to create basic icons with it. We will do two basic exercises to create a profile icon and an eye icon
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23Using Selections in different ways (Selection + Lasso Tool)Video lesson
How many kinds of selection UI Designers use while working in Photoshop. What are the shortcuts and ways to create, add or subtract selections
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24AlignmentsVideo lesson
How to align multiple objects in Photoshop and how to horizontally and vertically space them with custom shortcut keys
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25Using Clipping Masks in UI DesignVideo lesson
Clipping masks are used a lot of in UI Design process. This lecture will cover how to create clipping masks and how to apply them to UI Design
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26Exercise Challenge : Clipping MaskVideo lesson
Try to create this simple UI by using only clipping masks and shapes. If you can't then download my PSD exercise file to investigate
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27Clipping Mask Simple Design ChallengeText lesson
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28Layer MasksVideo lesson
Layer masks are also used to hide portions of layers, we will see how to do that in this lecture
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29Smart ObjectsVideo lesson
Learn the use of Smart Objects in UI design. Smart Objects is one of the latest Photoshop featuers
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30Linked Smart ObjectsVideo lesson
Learn how we can use linked smart objects to save time and create Headers and Footers across multiple Designs and can edit them from one place and it will be changed on all others
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31Layer Comps usage in PhotoshopVideo lesson
In this lesson, we are are going to use layer comps to show different states of a single button and in the end we will export different layers comps to PSD files
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32MAC users : Shortcut Key Help for PhotoshopText lesson
In this lecture, i will show you the difference of shortcut keys of Photoshop for MAC and Windows users so MAC users gets what my shortcuts are actually as i am using Windows OS in my lectures
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33Commonly used Keyboard ShortcutsVideo lesson
We will learn all the daily routine Photoshop keyboard shortcuts along with some custom keyboard shortcuts we created in previous lecture. These Photoshop keyboard shortcuts help a lot in speeding up your work
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34Smart Guides and Smart Snapping in PhotoshopVideo lesson
Smart guides and snapping helps us a lot in placing your elements on your Photoshop canvas. This feature is available in latest releases of Photoshop CC2017 and CC2018
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35Installing and Using Action files in Photoshop → YoutubeText lesson
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36Creating your own Action set in Photohsop → YoutubeText lesson
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37Basic Tools QuizQuiz
Lets check the knoweldge of Photoshop Basic Tools we use in UI Design
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38Students FAQ Video → Answered common problemsText lesson
This video solves the problem of how to access Toolbar Dropdown menu. And why your layers and artboards sizing are mis-matching. And the problem "Why my Layer Effects are not visible"?
All these questions were asked by Alexandra Velez
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39Using Multiple Layer Shadow Effects in UI Design (PSD Excercise File Included)Video lesson
We will create a rounded button with Multiple drop shadows to understand how light and shadow works while using Drop Shadow layer style in Photoshop
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40Using Inner Shadow EffectVideo lesson
In this lesson we will learn how to apply inner shadow which we normally see in a lot of BUTTONS
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41Using Layer Stroke EffectVideo lesson
Stroke effect have multiple uses in UI Design, it can be used as border or used in Ghost Buttons...We will see all that in this lecture
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42Re-using Layer StylesVideo lesson
We will learn how to save layer styles in Photoshop and use them further in any other UI design elements
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43What are Gradients?Video lesson
Gradients are basically blend of two or more than 2 colors in a continuous way, i will disucss one online tool to blend Material and Flat UI Design colors
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44Examples of Gradients usage in Web and UI DesignVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will look at various examples of using gradients in web and UI designs and i will also give tips for starters on which colors to use for gradients
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453 ways to create gradients in PhotoshopVideo lesson
I will talk about 3 ways to create gradients in Photoshop and few tips on which one to use and which one to avoid
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46Using Gradient Overlay Layer StyleVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will deep dive into Photoshop Gradient Overlay Layer effect and understand its settings
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47Gradient Editor Deep DiveVideo lesson
We look deep dive into Gradient Editor and will learn how to create and edit new gradients, how to save them and how to save your whole gradient library
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48What are Patterns and their Usage in UI Web Design?Video lesson
We will have a quick look at different examples where patterns have been used, i will give few tips on how to use patterns and what patterns are
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49Methods of applying Patterns In PhotoshopVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will learn pattern overlay layer style and pattern fill methods to apply patterns in Photoshop
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50How to create patterns from an image file in PhotoshopVideo lesson
In this lesson we will download an image pattern file and will create a pattern from it using Photoshop and will apply it to some shape or layer
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51Installing and using .PAT pattern files in PhotoshopVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will learn how to download, install and use ready made .PAT pattern files in Photoshop
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52Quiz: What Layer styles are used?Quiz
In this quiz, i will give your an image and you need to tell me what layer style i have used in each situation.
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53Light and Shadow (Important Concept)Video lesson
In this lecture, we will look at the use of light and shadow in UI Design to create elevated or Pressed effects mostly seen in many User Interfaces, websites and apps.
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54Example usage of Light and Shadow in UI DesignVideo lesson
I will show you some of the examples from Dribbble so you can get more grip on the usage of light and shadows in UI Design
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55Color Schemes in UI Design for BeginnersVideo lesson
In this lecture we will learn, how many colors to use in a UI Design effectively
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56Getting Color Schemes from Logo and using HSL BasicsVideo lesson
We will learn how to get color schemes from logo or branding and basics of getting more colors using Hue bar in Photoshop
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57Using Online Tools for creating Color SchemesVideo lesson
I will talk about few tools i use the most for creating color schemes or getting all the shades of any color
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58Resources : Online Tools for Color Schemes PDFText lesson
This list contains all the tools i use for creating color schemes, download the PDF for all the resources
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59Typography or Font Selection for BeginnersVideo lesson
In this lecture, i will show you online tools to combine and pair typography and how to choose fonts for Beginners
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60Recourse → Typography & Font Pairing for BeginnersText lesson
Ready Made Typography Resources for all the beginners out there
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61What are Grids in Web and UI Design and how to use GridsVideo lesson
In this lecture, i will teach you the basics of Grids, gutters and margins and how to use grids while you are designing in Photoshop
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62How to create Grids in Photoshop (Two methods)Video lesson
In this lecture, i will discuss two ways to create Grids in Photoshop, one is Photoshop's default grid layout system and other is a plugin called GuideGuide
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63Using Bootstrap Grid explained in Photoshop → Student Request VideoText lesson
This video about using Bootstrap Grids in Photoshop was an answer to a question a student asked me inside a course. So please watch it on my YouTube channel
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64RESOURCES → Photoshop Scripts for UI DesignersText lesson
All the links to Helpful Scripts for Web and Mobile App Designers to speed up workflow in Photoshop
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65Installing Photoshop Scripts and setting Keyboard Shortcuts for them - UpdatedVideo lesson
Learn how to install Photoshop Scripts and set keyboard shortcuts to them, Download the resources file for some Script Resources
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66Installing Photoshop Scripts on MAC OS → Student Request LectureVideo lesson
In this lesson, i will show you how to find Photoshop's Preset folder to install Scripts, patterns, gradients, color swatches using MAC Operating System.
A lot of my students were having problems using MAC OS to install scripts so here is a little help for MAC users.
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67RESOURCES → Photoshop CC Extensions for UI DesignText lesson
Download all the Free Extensions used by UI Designers, along with the ZXPInstaller to install some of the extensions and plugins that use ZXP installer
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68How to Install Photoshop Extensions in CC2018 & CS6 (MAC and Windows)Video lesson
You will learn how many file formats these Photoshop extension comes in and how to install each type of extension in Photoshop. Also learn how to install these extension manually
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69Installing Extensions on MAC OS → Student Request LectureText lesson
How to install manually and using ZXP Installer on MAC OS using Photoshop CC2018
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70Photoshop Extensions used by UI Designers - UpdatedVideo lesson
We will talk about Photoshop Free and Premium extensions and how they help us in speeding up the Web or Mobile UI Design process
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71Super Powers of Photoshop Extensions (Demonstration) - NEWVideo lesson
In this lesson, i am going to show you how these extensions help you speed up your workflow. You will see how these Photoshop Extension works like a Super Power and saves time and efforts. See me using some of the extensions for UI Design work
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72Resources CS6 → Scripts & Extensions for Photoshop CS6Text lesson
For those students who are using CS6 version of Photoshop, they can't use rounded corners and few plugins so here are a list of links and plugins they can use in CS6
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73What color calibration is and what tools are there to do calibrationVideo lesson
We will learn about color calibration tools available and how to use online tools to calibrate your monitor colors
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74How to perform Color Calibration on Windows or MACVideo lesson
We will perform color calibration on Windows and Mac using only operating system based software or drivers
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75Quiz: Color Calibration & Monitors for DesignersQuiz
This quiz is related to color calibration and monitors a web designer or a UI Designer needs
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76Exercise Challenge : Soft ButtonVideo lesson
Try to create a soft Button in Photoshop using dropshadows and stroke effect or Download PSD file to check how i created it
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77Challange SOLUTION: Soft Button (Step by Step)Video lesson
Step by step guide on how to use Stroke, clipping masks and drop shadows to create soft button in Photoshop
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78Exercise Challenge : 3D ButtonVideo lesson
In this lesson, i will show you a 3D button made with Photoshop and will give you some hints...Try to make this button without seeing the PSD file attached
Then open my PSD file and checkout what i had done to create this button...
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79Exercise Mastering Pressed or Inset Effect in UI DesignVideo lesson
Pressed or Inset effect is used a lot in UI Design for showing state of pressed button. In this lecture, we will master creating this Pressed or Inset effect in Photoshop
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80Exercise Modern Header/Hero area Design (PART 1)Video lesson
In this lecture we are going to create awesome and Modern Hero (Header) area which are very trendy these days. I will be using Griddify and Quick Guides Photoshop plugins during the lecture...
This is the first part of the lecture, watch the second part to complete this exercise
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81Exercise Modern Header/Hero area Design (Part 2)Video lesson
In this lecture we are going to create awesome and Modern Hero (Header) area which are very trendy these days. I will be using Griddify and Quick Guides Photoshop plugins during the lecture...
Using images wisely and creating less content heavy Hero areas is the essence of popular websites these days
This is the second part of the lecture, watch the second part to complete this exercise
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82Exercise Modern Hero Area Design (Variation 2nd)Video lesson
We will create another variation of the previous Modern Hero Area Design with rounded elevated button and few more edits. Its a bit more airy design for the same header
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83Exercise Modern Header/Hero Design with Color Overlay TechniqueVideo lesson
In this lesson we are going to create a very Modern looking Hero Header area using some grids, margins and Color overlay adjustment layer. This technique is very popular among web designers or even used in UI and App designs
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84Modern Header Design: Masked Gradient EffectVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will use a masked black to white gradient to create a gradually image hiding effect. We are going to design a great and Modern header with this technique
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85Tabbed navigation Design IntroductionVideo lesson
This is the intro lecture in which i will show you what we will be designing in the next two lessons.
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86Tabbed navigation Design → Part 1Video lesson
In this lesson, you will learn how to design the naked tabs interface in Photoshop
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87Tabbed navigation Design → Part 2Video lesson
In this lesson, you will learn how to design the filled tabbed navigation using Photoshop
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