Creating Layers, Objects & Vectors in Sketch 51

Sketch 51    |    Intermediate
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The key components in building your Sketch designs and prototypes are layers, objects, and vectors. Learn how to insert all these and more, including images, shadows and effects, and text elements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • insert layers in your Sketch design
    combine layers in your Sketch design
    organize layers in your Sketch design
    resize objects in your Sketch design
    add color to objects in your Sketch design
    use color effects in your Sketch design
    apply shadows in your Sketch design
  • insert images in your Sketch design
    format images in your Sketch design
    insert text in your Sketch design
    format text in your Sketch design
    copy and paste objects in your Sketch design
    link objects in your Sketch design
    use vectors in your Sketch design

IN THIS COURSE

  • 5m 21s
    Designs consist of layers, which are design items consisting of basic shapes, such as rectangles or circles. See how to insert a new layer, rename a layer and remove layers from your design. FREE ACCESS
  • 5m 19s
    If you've inserted layers that are part of a design scheme, you can combine these layers in order to easily move and edit your layers. See how to combine and manage combined layers with Sketch. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Organizing layers in Sketch 51
    5m
    Once your design becomes more complex and you have multiple layers, it is import to keep your layers organized. See how to rename, move and manage your document layers in Sketch. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Resizing objects in Sketch 51
    4m 48s
    If you need to follow specific design guidelines for size, you'll need to know the different ways in which you can resize Sketch elements. See how to resize layers, artboards as well as how to use predefined sizing options to ensure your design is exactly the size you need. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Adding color to objects in Sketch 51
    6m 7s
    In order to help your design stand out, you can add and modify the fill color as well as border. See how to add, change and create custom color options with Sketch. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Using color effects in Sketch 51
    4m 10s
    If you want to go further with your layer colors, you can add color effects. Gradients allow you to add multiple colors and customize the look of your design. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Applying shadows in Sketch 51
    3m 42s
    Shadows give your layer more depth. See how to apply, customize and even remove shadows from your designs on Sketch. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Inserting images in Sketch 51
    3m 19s
    If you would like to add external images to your Sketch design, you can insert images. See how to insert an image, resize your inserted image and remove images you no longer need in your design. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Formatting images in Sketch 51
    6m 7s
    Once you've added your images, you can start customizing their appearance. See how to modify the opacity, add shadows as well as add effects such as a blur, to give new perspective to your design. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Inserting text in Sketch 51
    3m 29s
    If you would like to add text to your design, you can insert a text box. See how to insert a text box, add text as well as move your text box within your design. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Formatting text in Sketch 51
    4m 55s
    Once you've added your text, you can start formatting your text display. See how to change the font style and size as well as how to add effects to help to text stand out or blend in with your design scheme. FREE ACCESS
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    12.  Copying & pasting objects in Sketch 51
    4m 14s
    Sketch enables to quickly copy and paste all aspects of your design. See how to copy and paste layers, artboards, pages and even duplicate your design document itself. FREE ACCESS
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    13.  Linking objects in Sketch 51
    3m
    Links connect artboards to one another within your document. You can add a link to a layer you want to be able to click on, and then connect it to a target, the artboard you want to transition to. FREE ACCESS
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    14.  Using vectors in Sketch 51
    4m 10s
    Instead of starting with a predefined shape, you can also draw shapes by using the vector tool. Just choose the vector tool in the Insert menu and click anywhere on the canvas to add your first point. You can then build your shape from there. FREE ACCESS

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