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Dan Rodney

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Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years. He creates coursework for Noble Desktop and teaches classes. In his spare time Dan also writes scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more). Dan teaches just about anything web, video, or print related: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe XD, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more.

Web DesignApril 1, 20262 min read

Optimizing SVG Files

What is SVG? SVG stands for scalable vector graphics. It’s an XML-based coded file format that enables us to use vector graphics in...

Web DesignMarch 23, 20265 min read

What Is Git & Why Should You Use It?

From web developers to app developers, Git is useful to anyone who writes code or track changes to files. So what’s it all about and why...

Web DesignMarch 23, 20262 min read

Free Web Design Course Online: Learn Web Design Online

Learn how to use HTML and CSS to create webpages in this free video tutorial on getting starting in web design. .embed-container {...

Free ClassesMarch 23, 20261 min read

Free Class Online: Get Started in Design

Thinking about learning design? Learn about the different types of digital design (graphic design, web design, UX design, UI design, and...

Web DesignMarch 23, 20263 min read

Variable Fonts: Exciting for Designers & Developers

What are Variable Fonts? Variable fonts are a new kind of font that allows for amazing new levels of flexibility. With just one font...

Free ClassesMarch 23, 20261 min read

Free Tutorial: Intro to Adobe Experience Design (XD)

Adobe Experience Design is a totally new app created specifically for designing websites and apps. You can craft the visuals and turn them...

UX DesignMarch 23, 20261 min read

Free Figma Course Online

Learn what Figma can do for your design workflow. This free video tutorial is for anyone new to UX design (user experience) and UI design...

Graphic DesignMarch 22, 20261 min read

The Power of Training & Why are we called “Noble” Desktop?

Our very own Dan Rodney had the honor and pleasure to speak with the industry legend David Blatner of CreativePro. Watch the video below to...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20261 min read

Intro to Adobe InDesign: Free Online Course

In this free class we’ll cover the basics of InDesign so you can get started using it to create ads, books, magazines, and more! InDesign...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20261 min read

Free Photoshop Online Course

In this free class stream we’ll cover the basics of Photoshop so you can get started using it for photo editing or design. You’ll learn...

AdobeMarch 22, 20267 min read

What’s New in Photoshop CC 2019?

Each year Adobe comes out with new features, so what changed in Photoshop CC 2019? We’ll cover the most important changes we think you...

AdobeMarch 22, 20265 min read

What’s New in InDesign CC 2019?

Each year Adobe comes out with new features, so what changed in InDesign CC 2019? We’ll cover the most important changes we think you...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20261 min read

Photoshop Video Tutorial: Creative Compositing

Learn to create a unique graphic illustration using stock imagery. In this video you’ll learn about adjustment layers, blending modes,...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20262 min read

Photoshop Video Tutorial: Illustration Techniques

Learn about a more illustrative use of Photoshop to design a graphic. Combine photos with digital art and effects created from scratch in...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20262 min read

Intro to Adobe Illustrator: Free Online Course

In this seminar you'll learn the basics of Illustrator so you can get started using it to create graphics for logos, icons, and more! Adobe...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20262 min read

Photoshop Video Tutorial: Old Photo Restoration

Learn how to restore an old photo. In this video you’ll learn how to remove marks and scratches, how to adjust contrast and color, use...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20262 min read

Photoshop Video Tutorial: Digital Darkroom Techniques

Learn to take an ordinary photograph and transform it into something more interesting using advanced techniques in color, lighting, and...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20261 min read

Free Graphic Design Course Online: Learn Graphic Design Online

Want to get into graphic design? In this video, you’ll learn what graphic designers do, what apps they use, how to get started, and more....

Web DesignMarch 22, 20267 min read

Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, & Photoshop for Web, UI, & UX Design

When designing digital products such as websites and apps. there are many apps to choose from. Which one is right for you? In this article...

Web DesignMarch 22, 20265 min read

Choosing a Web/UI/UX Design App: Sketch, Photoshop, and Adobe XD

IMPORTANT: The information in this post has since become outdated. Read our more current article on this topic. When designing digital...

Free ClassesMarch 22, 20261 min read

Free Design Class Online: Get Started in Design

Thinking about learning design? Learn about the different types of digital design (graphic design, web design, UX design, UI design, and...

AdobeMarch 22, 20267 min read

What’s New in Illustrator CC 2019?

Each year Adobe comes out with new features, so what changed in Illustrator CC 2019? We’ll cover the most important changes we think you...