March 2009
Intermediate to advanced
300 pages
4h 30m
English
One of the great things about the Web is that virtually anyone can become a web designer: the tools are relatively cheap, the creation is instant, and the exposure is global. Of course, this is both a blessing and a curse, the title designer being brandished too easily in some instances. Web design is a craft, and creating a site that is truly beautiful, usable, and—most of all—enjoyable, requires skill, knowledge of design principles, and a mind open to exploring new techniques.
What makes a web designer? Can a beginner with their first copy of Dreamweaver qualify? Or does it have to be an industry professional with an established reputation in design? The answer is both, and everyone in between. ...