Learning Adobe Muse

Create beautiful websites without writing any code A step by step guide to using Adobe's latest design tool to build websites A thorough coverage of all the features introduced in Adobe Muse Design tips and advice for new designers
In Detail
Adobe Muse is an exciting new tool from the world’s foremost design software company which allows users to create beautiful and fully functioning websites without writing any code. It provides graphic designers the power to use their print design skills over the Web.
This book will help web designers as well as graphic designers to master Adobe Muse quickly. It will provide step-by-step instructions that guide you through building a website with Adobe Muse.
"Learning Adobe Muse" will teach you how to plan, design and publish websites using Adobe Muse. It starts by covering the tools and interface of the program and moves on to the concepts you'll need to understand for laying out your web pages. You'll learn how to format text using reusable styles, add images, create a clean navigation system, and add interactive elements such as panels and slideshows to your pages and all this without writing a single line of code!
By the end of the book you will have created a smartlydesigned, fully-functioning website.
What will you learn from this book Plan a website from scratch. Create a functioning website prototype Use master pages to apply a common look and feel across the website Apply effects such as drop shadows, bevel, and glow Add interactive elements to your site including an image slideshow Design tips and advice for new designers and graphic designers moving from print to the web Preview and test your website Publish your site with Business Catalyst or a third party hosting provider
Approach
This is an easy to read, practical, step by step guide covering the typical workflow for designing and building a website using Adobe Muse. As you work though the examples in the book you will build a fully-functioning website. The book includes many screenshots and graphics showing you exactly how to use the various features in Adobe Muse.
Who this book is written for
This book is written for beginner web designers and also graphic designers who are interested in using their print design skills on the Web. It will teach you how to quickly build websites without the need to learn HTML or CSS.