Web Design Padlet By Najeh Hicks by Najeh Hicks https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02 What it takes to be a web designer. en-us 2021-08-23 14:17:34 UTC 2025-12-18 07:13:59 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Web Design??? najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691214567   Web design is what creates the overall look and feel when you’re using a website. It’s the process of planning and building the elements of your website, from structure and layout to images, colors, fonts and graphics.
  They determine how a website looks, feels and how it works on various devices. ]]> 2021-08-23 14:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691214567 What it takes to be a Web Designer... najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691223729     A Web Designer needs to know web design theory and industry best practices, search engine optimization (SEO) tactics, and how to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to make sure you’re meeting their needs.
Also, most Web Designers need at least some knowledge of commonly used programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. This is probably most important for freelancers, while Web Designers working at bigger companies or an agency will more likely work on a team that includes Programmers and Graphic Designers.]]> 2021-08-23 14:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691223729 Technical Skills najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691254720 Visual Design-Web Designers with advanced visual designing skills tend to do extremely well. Visual design is closely linked to user experience, only that it’s more related to the esthetic elements.

User experience(UX)-The user experience of a website can be described as the feeling visitors have during their end-to-end interaction with your website. UX is one of the most crucial factors in defining a website’s success, especially as design philosophy becomes increasingly user-focused.

Design Software-You should definitely familiarize yourself with all the industry-standard design software. Tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch are ones that almost all Designers use for important parts of their job.

HTML- Web Designers are expected at minimum to understand HTML (HyperText Markup Language).]]> 2021-08-23 14:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691254720 Soft Skills najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691256830 Time Management- Time management skills are crucial. The rapid pace of project iterations means that designs must be flexible and quick on their feet to respond to requests for changes.

Communication- Communication is a great skill for any career but especially important in web design.

]]> 2021-08-23 14:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1691256830 Colleges that offer a Web Design program(In Georgia) najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1693754023 The Art Institute of Atlanta:
"Our Web Design & Interactive Media curriculum keeps pace with an exciting industry—to help you hit the ground running when you launch your career. You’ll have the opportunity to build skills and understand the design principles you need to develop graphics, media, software, and programming as you study: Fundamentals of Design, Color Theory, Typography, Image Manipulation and much more!"

Gwinnett Technical College:
Gwinnett Tech’s Website Design/Development program currently offers three  HOPE Career Grants. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. 
]]> 2021-08-24 14:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1693754023 Pros of Web Design najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1698774161 - You can easily work on your own.
- You don't have to be confined in a standard office.
- You can earn a great salary.
- Web design is a promising future.
- Web design offers variety.]]> 2021-08-26 16:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1698774161 Cons of Web Design najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1698788515 -Long Hours 
- Intense amount of multitasking.
- Forced to spend a lot of time in front the computer, and that carries some health risks.(What suffers the most are your back, neck, and eyes and if not attend properly)
- There are times where you will be forced to work on some boring content.]]> 2021-08-26 16:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1698788515 Cost of education najeh_hicks3425 https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1698810309 -Two-year (associate's degree) programs cost: $3,000-3,500 a year.
-Four-year (bachelor's degree) programs cost: $7,000-29,000 a year.
-A web design certificate program might cost $1,000 to 4,000 or as much as $5,000 to 10,000 depending on the number of courses and other factors.]]> 2021-08-26 16:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/najeh_hicks3425/3hw7yxa8sv52xs02/wish/1698810309