Web design: the new print
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- Miguex0
I know I might get destroyed here..
but I've been doing web work for over 10 years and I have no idea on how to code.I actively avoid anything code related, and it was the main reason why I moved away from flash and into after effects.
I have no interest in learning html, or any other source of design that is not 100% visual. But on the other end, I'm totally for learning any other ways to expand brand messaging, I have print/ web/ motion/ sound design experience and I'm happy with that instead.
To me, it's more important to see design as a complete experience that transcends the medium. The theory you learn from design should help you communicate on web/ print/ motion equally.
I've seen print only designers getting concerned of finding a job doing interactive stuff because they didn't know how to code, and after a few months of working at an interactive agency, have produced layouts far more interesting that someone that (may or may not) limit himself to what he can do based on if it can be coded or not.
Yes understand the medium, but I think the work will be far more interesting if you can team up with a good developer.
Then again, I think it's EXTREMELY rare to find a good developer that has a good sense of design (no offense to anyone here, I know that there's tons of really talented people on this forum) and if you happen to be one of those few. Make sure you are getting paid accordingly, because you my friend are a rare breed and you will always be able to find a good paying job, and most likely getting better paid than the average designer.