Comments on: Common Misconceptions about Web Designers

By: RV

RV — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:01:50 +0000

I liked the article and the point you have made…

By: boatmaster

boatmaster — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:50:36 +0000

It’s hard to focus on your work without taking other (SEO) parameters that search engines are bringing in more and more. Sometimes, its just not enough to be good, while everybody else are suggesting it is essential for success. That sucks.

By: Cairns Web

Cairns Web — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:43:04 +0000

Fundamentally I think the issue is that it is very easy to underestimate the amount of work and effort that goes into design and development. This coupled with people new on the scene who don’t value their time because they’re having so much darn fun.

Anyway, we’re all different, I reckon I know a developer/designer who goes against the grain in some way or another, but it’s a touch business for sure.

By: J

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:59:12 +0000

I’m bored with the war between developers and designers. The supergeeks feel that your skills aren’t worth much unless you can write entire programs from scratch. While I know a precious few who have a good mix of design and development skills, most will veer toward one or the other. I have a great partnership with a developer. Our skills complement each other and each of us is clear about our strengths and weaknesses. No war of egos here. Who has time for such infantilism?

By: Casper

Casper — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:29:52 +0000

Good article and good comments, nice read.

I am glad to hear so many designers pointing out they aren’t “Apple loving.” Count me as another.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:40:21 +0000

Wow, I love this. All so true! I die a little inside every time I meet a client using an old version of IE…

By: BlueFire

BlueFire — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:27:10 +0000

Excellent article about the misconceptions about web designers. It definitely is not your typical 9-5 job and to be good at it you have to be able to wear more than one hat.

By: Shannon Noack

Shannon Noack — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:11:45 +0000

@markshepherd – I appreciate the feedback about the article. I do place a lot of importance on the design of a site, and artistic vision, although I never mentioned that it justifies high rates. I think that’s a different subject altogether! And I have to kindly disagree with your idea that “Anyone with a triple-digit IQ & miniscule creative spark can do this.” Many people can use the programs, I agree, but designing is something very different and that’s something that not everyone can do. Scroll through this site to check out a bunch of articles on designing and you’ll see that it takes much more than just a creative spark. Good luck with your IT stuff!

By: markshepherd

markshepherd — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:43:52 +0000

ps/ Validation Output: 24 Errors

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By: markshepherd

markshepherd — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:33:27 +0000

I can’t even think where to begin tearing this article apart. The truth is you place too much self-importance on “grand designs” and “artistic vision” thinking that it justifies outrageous rates.

I’m a small IT service start-up dealing in sm/med business PC repair, MS Windows Server 2003 & GNU/Linux, OpenBSD, networking, building/installing workgroup servers, e-mail services, unattended remote data backup, data recovery, security, consulting, etc.

One client contracted me to develop a site, wherein I stated I’d handle the hosting, domain setup, CMS integration & sub-contract out the design. Local freelancers quoted 2800.00~3500.00 for *one* page’s design (!) They had the audacity to quote this without even *knowing* Drupal & it’s template methodology.

I downloaded Komodo Edit, Inkscape & GIMPShop. Anyone with a triple-digit IQ & miniscule creative spark can do this. Try surfing your “pretty sites” in Lynx/Elinks & stop kidding yourselves.

Go ahead, flame me. I bet the majority here can’t remember a time before Mosaic.