Who is a Web Designer?

So you want to become a web designer, but you have no idea where to start. Don't panic! It is not as hard as it seems, but it requires time and effort. It's very common to find self-taught web designers, but you've got to know where to start. In this post we'll be taking a look at the basic steps to become a web designer.

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Know the game

A web designer creates the visual elements of a website such as colors, layout, formatting, etc. He/She must have a good grasp of design fundamentals and learn how to use the main design software. Graphic and web designers are often considered equals as both of them must have great computer graphic skills and use similar software, but they are not the same. Web design requires specific knowledge of the field and certain technical skills.