"To sell well is to convince someone else to part with resources -- not to deprive that person, but to leave him better off in the end."
– Daniel Pink


In this ISM course, you will use web design and development tools to design and develop engaging websites. The focus is to understand how to use the internet to position your organization in cyberspace. Key to this positioning is understanding how to create personalized, responsive, smart, and dynamic content. This course uses web technologies such as HTML, Javascript, CSS, and HubL. Various design and development tools are also used. Enjoy!!

Discussion Items

  • Chapter 5 - Responsive Design Part 1: Designing for Mobile Devices: This chapter starts our discussion on responsive design. Responsive design is a website development strategy that strives to provide an optimal user experience of a website regardless of the device or browser used.
  • Chapter 6 - Responsive Design Part 2: Designing for Tablet and Desktop Devices: This chapter continues the discussion of responsive design. The design for table and desktop displays is investigated by exploring the use of media queries.
  • Chapter 7 - Improving Web Design with New Page Layouts: This chapter explores creating and using new layouts for website design. The semantic elements are investigated.
  • Chapter 8 - Creating Tables and Forms: This chapter focuses on developing tables to present information and using forms to gather input from website visitors.
  • Leadin: This discussion focuses on adding the Leadin information to your web pages. You will capture visitor information.

Homework Projects / Assignments

  • #5: Responsive Design Part 1: Designing for Mobile Devices: This homework project focuses on creating a responsive design for mobile devices.
  • #6: Responsive Design Part 2: Designing for Tablet and Desktop Devices: This homework project focuses on creating a responsive design for tablets and desktop devices.
  • #7: Improving Web Design with New Page Layouts: This homework project focuses on the new semantic elements and varying web designs.
  • #8: Creating Tables and Forms: This homework project focuses on investigating table elements and various form capabilities.
  • #8a: Leadin: This homework project focuses on creating a Leadin portal to capture visitor information when they visit your website.

Overview: Responsive Design Primer