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Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by APHATHEOLOGY(m): 3:53am On Nov 07, 2016 |
Almost everywhere you look someone is talking about or calling themselves either a web designer or web developer. But what does it all really mean? Who really is a designer or developer? Can you be both? While this can be a topic of hot debate, we help break down the terms, what they mean and how they relate to each other. A Designer’s Job Web Designer and Web Developer First, it is important to really think about each job on it’s own. A web designer uses graphics and graphic design software (think Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) to create a look for the web. This design is then married with coding to bring it to life online. The designer may not always be the person writing the code and in some cases can work independently of the team who will take a website design live. Much of a designer’s job is creative and uses both intuition and imagination, often characteristics of people who are considered right-brained. People in this field may continue their educations in a variety of fields but are most commonly drawn to graphic design and the arts. Designers collect work portfolios to showcase their projects for potential employers. The best designers have a strong grasp on a variety of concepts including color and typography, spacial relationships, audience and user experience. A Developer’s Job While aspects of a developer’s job may resemble that of a designer, it can be quite different as well. A web developer builds the backbone of websites, typically from the ground up, and knows languages specific to the web. HTML, Javascript, JQuery and CSS are among the tools in their kit. Developers, historically, don’t focus on making something look visually appealing but create websites with clean code and that are technically sound. Web developers are often thought of as left-brained workers. Skills from technical ability and thinking to logic are an essential part of their repertoires. Web developers may have degrees in a variety of fields such as computer science or programming. Most employers will require a portfolio during the hiring process. The best developers are often detail-oriented and are keen on specifics. Two Jobs, One Goal At the end of the day, both web designers and web developers are working toward a singular goal – to create a website or app that entices and attracts users. To do this, both the design and development must be sound. A site needs to look good and function properly. The colors and imagery need to reflect the brand and the interface needs to encourage visitors to take a desired action. The defined lines between designers and developers are becoming more blurred as more designers are learning to code and more developers are paying close attention to design theory. (Just one of the reasons why design and development articles and tutorials are so popular.) We are all beginning to see that the future of the field includes the title web designer/developer. Source: www.nct.com.ng 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by APHATHEOLOGY(m): 7:49am On Nov 07, 2016 |
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Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Sibrah: 10:54am On Nov 07, 2016 |
True. Designer designs and layout block components. Developer implements design in web standard format that prepares it for the browser . . . People often think one they can code in HTML, CSS and some JS, they qualify as designers. Design if done right requires input of an artistic mind. |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by APHATHEOLOGY(m): 9:32am On Nov 08, 2016 |
Sibrah:you're right. |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Sirmuel1(m): 6:06am On Nov 09, 2016 |
Thanks for the info |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by temmypotter(m): 6:14am On Nov 09, 2016 |
true, I think the web designers roles are more fulfilling and important when at the site creation phase, but afterwards, maintenance wise. the web developers take the stage. 1 Like |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by herzern(m): 6:15am On Nov 09, 2016 |
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Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by petrelli07: 6:16am On Nov 09, 2016 |
i hate it when people who just know how to use wordpress or other cms refer to themselves as designers or developers. Most of them don't even know basic code... A few plugins here and a few clicks there and voila, they have a generic looking website... SMH... 1 Like |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Nobody: 6:29am On Nov 09, 2016 |
See difference in visuals 2 Likes
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Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by nerilove(m): 6:33am On Nov 09, 2016 |
Who is paid more among them? |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by uvalued(m): 6:42am On Nov 09, 2016 |
APHATHEOLOGY:hmm i fink am tilting towards developer but improving in designing... my interface may not be good but well developing is exhilrating. 1 Like |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by adedayoadedeji(m): 6:52am On Nov 09, 2016 |
nathanspence: very true |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by chrislilfee(m): 6:55am On Nov 09, 2016 |
I'm a web designer planning to be a Professional Web Developer ...see my signature |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Lovelynature(m): 6:59am On Nov 09, 2016 |
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Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Brendaniel: 7:07am On Nov 09, 2016 |
See as people they avoid to comment for this thread like say na ebola ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Bigajeff(m): 7:07am On Nov 09, 2016 |
The fact remains that both complement each other, an island knowledge in one without an idea of the other is incomplete |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by wizkidblogger(f): 7:16am On Nov 09, 2016 |
petrelli07: So what should they call themselves? Calm down. An average client doesnt care whatever you use. They pay you to design a site and if you get it done, then they see you as a web designer. Shikena! No be by all these grammars abeg 5 Likes |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by codemaniacs: 7:19am On Nov 09, 2016 |
wizkidblogger:Web Administrators. |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by emsquare(m): 7:22am On Nov 09, 2016 |
very nice piece! |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by dicksonadams(m): 7:33am On Nov 09, 2016 |
I use axure |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by nasfem22(m): 7:39am On Nov 09, 2016 |
wizkidblogger: where did you keep "webmaster" , and not all average clients are dumb or does not understand exactly what they want, understanding internet terminologies goes a long way. 1 Like |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by JeffreyJamez(m): 7:46am On Nov 09, 2016 |
petrelli07: Keep hating it.... If using WordPress to build a website is that easy, I wonder why the "designers" still have clients. I don't know why you peeps who know how to code very from scratch like that discrimination.. You see yourselves as gods and the rest as mere mortals.. Well guess what?...TECHNOLOGY HAS EVOLVED!! |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by leksmedia: 8:20am On Nov 09, 2016 |
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Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by petrelli07: 8:35am On Nov 09, 2016 |
wizkidblogger:Lol.... Wait till you get hacked because of a dumb plugin..... |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by klashe(m): 8:43am On Nov 09, 2016 |
Web developers create websites. Web designers create websites. Their work is similar, right? Wrong. The difference is huge, and the main thing is mindset. At the expense of stereotyping: developers write code, a tech-guy, maths guy, he deals with binaries. Designer creates emotions, uses his fantasy and ideas – he is an art-guy, a painter, an artist. |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by teemy(m): 8:47am On Nov 09, 2016 |
web development encompasses all three areas of designing, programming and marketing. |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by Nobody: 11:06am On Nov 09, 2016 |
divicode: The differences don't translate to salary/wages or income, I know a lot of web designers earning far more than developers in the same organization. |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by aragon4realz(m): 3:28pm On Nov 09, 2016 |
petrelli07:keep hating and they are the ones getting all the jobs while you're still stock with a single job for more than 2months |
Re: Differences Between A Webdeveloper And A Webdesigner by aragon4realz(m): 3:31pm On Nov 09, 2016 |
nerilove:it depends on how you run your package...smartest guy gets the most pricing, you might know all the coding language and you don't get a job but someone who knows Joomla keeps getting jobs here and there |
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