What is web design?
Web design is the process of creating websites. They include several different aspects, including web page design, content production, and graphic design. While the two terms web design and web development are often used interchangeably, web design is technically a subset of the broader category of web development.
Web design techniques, keeping up with the latest developments is essential to effective web development.
Unique web development uses the latest web design technologies available to help you succeed online, including:
1. HTML/HTML5/XHTML
We use HTML & XHTML to develop all of our websites. This is the framework on which all websites are built, and we are experts in processing HTML/XHTML technology to achieve the look and feel you want from your website.
2. CSS / Responsive web design / Mobile web design
Although HTML and XHTML communicate well with browsers, adding CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to the mix opens up a world of options. CSS allows us to control the appearance of websites on all devices including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and TVs. Our fluency with CSS and responsive web design also enables us to reduce massive web coding on every page of your website so your site runs smoothly and quickly, satisfying all your website visitors.
3. JavaScript / jquery
JavaScript is a programming language used to improve functionality and design, while jQuery is a JavaScript library that helps with web development. Although there are alternatives, we prefer jQuery for its extensive documentation, extensive plugin library, and community support. JQuery is a web technology that is growing in popularity on the Internet by the minute, and your experience with jQuery will help ensure you stay ahead of the curve.
4. PHP
With over 20 million domains using PHP, we are confident PHP is the right choice for web projects of all sizes. The ability to adapt to other resources allows us to create websites prepared for future technologies. Additionally, PHP is a free, open source scripting language that has attracted a large community of supporters and has fueled its growth for over a decade.
How to become a web designer
There are many courses available that offer qualifications in web design. A more general degree will provide a good basis for building more specific knowledge.
Most web designers will be interested in computers and perhaps a programming language, which would be great for the technical side of the job. It is also necessary to have a creative side to ensure success when it comes to the design side of things. Becoming a web designer is a great career choice for someone with an interest in art and design and a love for technology.
Required personal attributes and skills include:
• creative eye
• Interest in computers, programming and technology
• Self-discipline and motivation, as many web designers are self-employed
Why should you choose design as a profession
Graphic and web design are both about problem solving. When you choose design as a profession, you have to be a good thinker, and you also have to think outside the box. In design, there is no right or wrong answer to anything. You simply have to decide what is right for each client and each situation. You must have a good eye for color, and how to set the mood. You can set the mood with the right typography, the right wording, the right images, and the right structure. The concept is key and you should be able to come up with a solid concept in order to develop absolutely anything. There’s also market research involved, so designers don’t just press buttons on their computers all day.
Web design skills for business:
1. Programming skills
Every good web designer should have a deep understanding of internet programming and programming languages. For this, keeping yourself up to date with the latest technologies and web services is essential. The mobile revolution and the demand for custom websites for mobile devices present new opportunities for future designers, but also new challenges. Competitive web designers need to follow these changes and master new designs in new web environments.
2. Creativity
A web designer must be creative and imaginative, as they will often need to design complex websites that require an artistic touch. A keen aesthetic sense and graphic vision is a must in this industry. As in any creative industry, designers can stand out through originality and unique designs that also work and deliver the best user experience.
3. Critical thinking skills
Every good designer must also possess good problem-solving abilities, as well as logical thinking skills in order to succeed in this field. Matching technical knowledge to platform requirements and graphic vision requires critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to balance all of these aspects, for the benefit of the company or the individual. The competition can put itself in the shoes of a website visitor, CMS editor, and business owner and meet their expectations.
4. SEO skills
They should be familiar with the concepts of search engine optimization, user-centric design, responsive design as well as user experience principles, all of which make a site competitive in terms of the organic traffic it receives from search engines. All design elements should support the site’s SEO vision in a way that meets the expectations of visitors and the requirements of search bots. Besides being beautiful, a successful website should stand out in the list of search results.
5. Wireframes and CSS skills
The design of grids boils down to setting up your workspace and deciding on the main content components of the site, which define the information in the most efficient way. It’s all about the structure. CSS skills are essential for designers, otherwise they will not be able to design high-end websites. Knowing how to create effective, versatile cascading style sheets that conform to each platform’s requirements and site SEO guidelines is something a good web designer should be able to do with great confidence.
6. Graphic Skills
This is another important skill set, as every designer should know how to match the colors and visual elements of the design, to get the best result. When the right color scheme is found, the logo and content layout go beyond technical expertise in CSS. It takes an eye for detail, balance, good transition elements, and a lot of consideration for how a user unfamiliar with the site responds to its main visual elements. Graphic designers need to think outside the box, while meeting basic web conventions that make a website easy to navigate for everyone with an interest in the product/service it offers.
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