What is web design?

Web design is the process of creating websites. It covers several different aspects, including web page design, content production, and graphic design. While the 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 technologies, keeping up with the latest developments is essential for 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 and XHTML to develop all of our websites. This is the framework that all websites are built on, and we are experts at manipulating 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 televisions. Our fluency with CSS and responsive web design also allows us to minimize bulky web coding on every page of your website so your site runs smoothly and quickly, pleasing all of your website visitors.

3.JavaScript/jQuery

JavaScript is a scripting language used to improve functionality and design, while jQuery is a JavaScript library that helps in web development. Although there are alternatives, we prefer jQuery for its comprehensive 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 you stay ahead of the curve.

4.PHP

With over 20 million domains using PHP, we’re confident that PHP is the right choice for web projects of all sizes. Its ability to adapt to other resources allows us to create websites that are ready for future technologies. Additionally, PHP is a free, open source scripting language that attracts a large community of fans 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 title will provide a good foundation on which to build more specific knowledge.

Most web designers will be interested in computers and possibly programming language, which will be great for the technical side of the job. You also need to have a creative side to ensure success when it comes to designing things. Becoming a web designer is a great career choice for someone with an interest in art and design and a love of technology.

Personal attributes and skills required include:
• A 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?

Both graphic and web design are about problem solving. When you choose design as a profession, you must be a good thinker and you must also think outside the box. In design, there really is never a right or wrong answer to anything. You simply have to determine what is right for each client and each situation. You have to have an eye for color and how to set a mood. Set the mood using typography, the right wording, the right images, and the right structure. Concept is key and you have to be able to come up with a solid concept in order to develop anything. There’s also market research involved, so designers aren’t just pushing buttons on their computers all day.

Web Design Skills for Career:

1. Programming skills

Every good web designer should have a thorough understanding of Internet scripting and programming languages. To do this, staying informed about the latest technologies and web services is key. The mobile revolution and the demand for mobile-friendly websites presents new opportunities for future designers, but also new challenges. Competitive web designers must stay on top of these changes and master new designs in new web environments.

2. Creativity

The 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 are a must in this industry. As in any creative industry, designers can stand out through originality and unique designs that are also functional and offer the best user experience.

3. Critical thinking skills

Every good designer must also possess good problem solving skills as well as logical thinking skills to be successful in the field. Matching technical knowledge with platform requirements and graphical vision requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills to balance all these aspects, to the benefit of the business or individual in charge. A competitive can put themselves in the shoes of the site visitor, the CMS publisher and the 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, and user experience principles, all of which make a site competitive in terms of the organic traffic it receives from search engines. All design elements must support the SEO vision of a site in a way that meets both the expectations of visitors and the requirements of search robots. In addition to being beautiful, a successful website must stand out in the search results list.

5. Wireframes and CSS skills

Wireframing design comes down to preparing your workspace and deciding on the key content components for the site that frame information most effectively. It’s about structure. CSS skills are a must for designers otherwise they would not be able to design cutting edge websites. Knowing how to create effective Cascading Style Sheets that are versatile and fit the requirements of each platform and the SEO guidelines for the site is something that a good web designer should be able to do with great confidence.

6. Graphic Skills

This is another important skill set, as every designer needs to know how to match the colors and visual elements of the design to get the best result. Finding the right color scheme, logo, and content layout is beyond CSS technical expertise. It requires attention to detail, balance, good transitional elements, and a lot of thought about how a user unfamiliar with the site would respond to its key visual elements. Graphic designers need to think outside the box, but adhere to basic web conventions that would make the website easy to navigate for everyone interested in the product/service it features.