Web Designer

Web designing is the art of building and maintaining a website. A web designer is the one who takes care of the graphics, colour, aesthetic properties, and structure of the website. A designer caters to the needs of the client. A web designer has to use his creativity as well as technical skills. Further, there are two parts to this job: the first being User Interface (UI) designer. The UI designer is responsible for the aesthetic look of the website, colour theme, website images and presentation.  User Experience (UX) designer is responsible for developing wireframes; task flows based on user needs, navigation and usability of the website,

What are the roles and responsibilities for Website Designer?

  • A web designer creates the look, layout, and features of a website.
  • A designer specializes in creating and laying out the visual aesthetics of a website.
  • The job involves understanding both graphic design and design-related CSS and HTML coding.
  • Web designers are also well versed in creating a user experience (UX) that makes sites easier to navigate and visually appealing. It enhances the user’s ability to find what they are looking for. In short, designers excel at helping brands find and express their unique identity online.
  • Once a website is created, a designer helps with maintenance and additions to the website.
  • They work with development teams or managers for keeping the site up-to-date and prioritizing needs, among other tasks.
  • UX design refers to user experience design, while UI design stands for user interface design. Both of these are crucial to an IT product and need to work closely together.

How to Become a Website Designer

Degree-Computer Science.

Diploma- Website Design

What are the key skills required for Website Designing

  • Web Development
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • HTML
  • HTML5

Personality Traits

  • have creativity and imagination
  • be adaptable and able to pick up new techniques
  • have good interpersonal and communication skills
  • keep up to date with advances in computer technology and how this affects the business environment
  • have skills in graphics and software programming such as HTML, , Javascript, CSS, PHP , Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Coral draw, Flash etc
  • Experience working with basic word processor and database
  • A keen eye for design, colour matching and
  • A genuine passion for finding out about and using the latest Internet technologies to make exciting, interactive web pages.

Nature of work

Artistic and consultative work of drafting, illustration and design nature as well as administrative work in the planning and co-ordinating of a graphic support service

Job prospects

  • Advertising agencies
  • Graphic design studios
  • Print & publishing houses (like newspapers, magazines, )
  • TV production houses
  • E-learning companies
  • Website development companies
  • Companies / firms that need to create & maintain a website

Areas of specialization

  • Web Designer / Web Developer (front-end interface)
  • Web Programmer/Developer (back-end systems)
  • Content Manager
  • Content Developer
  • Flash Developer
  • Commercial and Industrial Designer
  • Computer Animator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Information Architect
  • Interactive Production Artist
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Interactive Designer
  • Web Producer
  • Webmaster
  • E-commerce Site Developer

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