Posted on06 May 2010
Web designers are responsible for creating the look and feel of World Wide Web pages for a client’s Web site. This involves developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web site.
A web designer may take part in the initial planning of a Web site, meeting with the client to discuss ideas for the layout and organization of the site, the types of colors or images to use (photos, illustrations, videos, etc.), and other matters concerning overall graphic design.
Sometimes a web producer has already developed a basic concept for the web page. In this case it is the web designer’s task to create a design that matches the producer’s ideas.Once the basic concept is agreed upon, the web designer must collect the text documents and images that will appear on the page and convert them into a form in which they can be viewed. This requires a mastery of HTML (hypertext markup language), the computer language used to create web pages.
The designer must also have knowledge of the most current HTML extensions—programs that make it possible to add special features to web pages such as animations and interactive surveys. Because a Web site may incorporate a variety of different functions, including clickable e-mail contacts or the ability to download files to a computer, the designer must have a working knowledge of FTP (file transfer protocol) and other programs that enable these functions to work.
Web designers must have an understanding of software functionality as well as graphic design skills to create successful Web pages. Part of the web designer’s task is to create pages that can be used on any type of server (a central computer in a network that stores files and provides these files to individual computers) and viewed with any type of browser (the software that enables people to access the World Wide Web).To do this, a web designer must be familiar with issues of browser/server compatibility, including which browsers and servers work well together and which ones do not. In addition, the designer must know computer languages such as Javascript, which can be used to create web pages that are compatible with a wide range of hardware and software.
Because web designers work with a client or web producer to develop and refine ideas, they must have strong verbal and visual communications skills. Designers should be able to listen closely to the client and create pages that reflect what the client is looking for ( yes, even those clients from hell ! ). They also need to be flexible because they may be called upon to change their designs. Since Web sites are constantly updated to remain current, a designer has to be able to work well under the pressure of tight deadlines and changing demands.
Web designers typically have a background in fine arts, graphic design, or publishing combined with college courses in computer science and hands-on computer experience. A web designer may have a four-year college degree, a two-year associate’s degree, or perhaps no advanced schooling at all. There are also many web designers who are self taught in HTML as well as other applications who have acquired other necessary computer skills on their own.
All designers must have training in computer graphics packages such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Paint Shop Pro as well as knowledge of Flash, XML-based web applications and programming, XHTML programming, and other web development languages and technologies.A designer should also be comfortable working with a variety of operating systems such as Windows, Macintosh, and Unix. Since computer technologies are changes rapidly, web designers must constantly stay abreast of new developments in graphics software packages as well as those in the World Wide Web and related technologies.
Prospective web designers should put together a portfolio of their work to show to potential employers. Many web designers are freelancers who sell their services to clients on a consulting or contractual basis. Self-employed web designers often establish a personal page on the World Wide Web that showcases their design skills for potential customers. Here are just a few of tomorrows New Up & Coming Web Designers who are exceptionally talented and are in essence , Re-Designing the cornerstone of the World Wide Web with their killer skills – and an unlimited amount of imagination ! Enjoy their work , you may click on any of the images to be taken to a particular Designers profile , and contact them for any upcoming project venture you may have in mind .
Pablo Renauld
Detrans U.K.
Hydrus
Maxime Chillemi
Hinok
Palneera
Manya
Alex Designs
Mads Ejsing
Princepal Design
Cerebro Creativo
Philip Doms Design
RolEk Design
CrazyClouds Design
Patrick Huntz Design
Zaib NextGen Design
Micro Designs
Retro Design Co.
Twitter: Digisecret
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Jun 13, 2010 |
These are all some pretty talented Web Designers – very difficult to choose amongst which one is better than the next . Theyre all great, each one w/ his own style
Twitter: animhut
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Jul 10, 2010 |
useful and nice inspiration webpages shown here
Jul 10, 2010 |
@sriganesh: Thank You for stopping by Sriganesh & for your feedback , I am always looking out for great new Web Designers. I enjoy your site as well , very useful info always
Twitter: teylorfeliz
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Jul 23, 2010 |
Very good list. I liked Roland webdesign.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Twitter: jiteshgolecha
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Jan 21, 2011 |
Soon i’ll be in ur next list
Jul 16, 2011 |
There are some great designs here. I mostly throw things together with Word Press. What is the price range to get a site designed by someone of this caliber?
Jul 17, 2011 |
@Ron – Hi Ron , thank you for your feedback , as per your inquiry concerning the price range for a site design , I cannot answer for some of the designers listed here within this article ; you would need to contact the designer of your choice ( if you liked the work of someone in particular ) and consult with them about something you may have in mind .
However , I can personally advise you that it all depends on what you want e.g : design , logo , various scripts , etc – can run from anywhere between 500 -5,000 [U.S. Dollars ] .
Again , it all depends on your wants and needs
P.S : We also offer services in this area , feel free to contact us about something you may have in mind using our contact form.
Thank you for your visit .
Twitter: luvtobfit
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Aug 4, 2011 |
Great designs, the quality is definitely top notch. Are htese designs made using wordpress or are they HTML?
Aug 4, 2011 |
@Michelle – Hi Michelle , yes most of them are created for WordPress , however most of the Designers featured here have created most of these Themes in PSD form first , and you may be able to find the PSD’s for sale and hire a coder to code it up for you into any platform you wish
Cheers !
Aug 17, 2011 |
Some of these designs are really fresh, I particularly like Philip Doms and Zaib NextGen. They look great as well as usable, which is very important and is not always the case with good looking designs.
Aug 21, 2011 |
I liked the Mads Ejsing the best. I do think it might look better in a lighter color scheme.
Seems like WP is becoming very popular for web pages now, so it makes a lot of sense to make it for that format.
Aug 22, 2011 |
These web designs look awesome, I particularly like the Micro Designs and the Retro Design one.
Thanks for sharing
Matthew
Aug 23, 2011 |
These are very nice, attention grabbing designs. I do like Retro and Micro. They are all very stylish and first class. Lots of talented professional folks out there! Thanks so much for sharing the variety.
Sep 2, 2011 |
Thanks for this – interesting to see a selection of good looking designs and to see how they’ve ‘aged’ since. Also a nice easy way to spot trends (e.g. textured footer). I particularly liked the Phillip Doms design – his site is well worth checking out (after yours of course). His logo also has a paper plane in it which is always good.
One of the ongoing features in a lot of designs that I’m enjoying is the integration of ‘analog’ elements, e.g. textures. I really like the texture you use as a background btw, breaks up page nicely. A certain irony that the more digital we become the more we seek out and enjoy analog elements. Anyway, enough of that, thanks again.
Sep 9, 2011 |
Very talented people, I have to say. It’s remarkable that some of them might not even have a real education but are just self taught.
Sep 15, 2011 |
I love that “punched through” 3D look from the RolEk web designer. It really shows fresh thinking around site design. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with @Jitesh.
Oct 9, 2011 |
Web designing is a real good internet business. You can make money and enjoy your job at a time. Creative people are successful people.
Twitter: nayadesigns
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Oct 12, 2011 |
Nice list !
Awesome web sites !
I like Greenfolio
Nov 1, 2011 |
That Al Pacino design is excellent – really like it! It just goes to show that you can cram so much into a website, more than just standard the “business templates”.
Nov 1, 2011 |
Yea , I like seeing Designers who can think out of the box and serve up something which will make one look twice
Thank you for your feedback