I am seeking to be a Web Designer.?

Question

I am seeking to be a Web Designer.?

Answer 1

Start with the latest in HTML/XHTML programming. Don't study methods that are outdated and useless now these days, it will only hold you back.



http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/Guide/

http://www.sitepoint.com/article/html-css-beginners-guide

http://www.webstandards.org/learn/external/xhtml/

http://www.w3schools.com/xhtml/default.asp



Learn XHTML and CSS first. Those are the foundations of web design and development. All the other stuff you can learn later, like PHP, MySQL, AJAX, Ruby, etc.



Learn how to code cleanly, using valid code and markup



http://www.alistapart.com



Fantastic resource for learning.



Then when you have the basics of XHTML and CSS down, move on to JavaScript, then PHP/MySQL, etc. Don't rush it though.



Do some design in-between. I find, when I am coding most of the day, I get tired and want a break. Do some design stuff in Photoshop or some Flash. Google "free flash tutorials" and "free photoshop tutorials" you'll get a million hits for each.



Find some message boards and usenet groups too, there are a ton of people lending their help and advise there also.



Hope this helps, get in touch with me if you want some help and guidance. [e-mail]



I'm also looking for an intern for my business, if you'd want to jump in and get your feet wet that way also.

Answer 2

I think you should study HTML first... before any of those.

Answer 3

I would start with becoming very familiar with Dreamweaver. It is the web design tool. You use Photoshop, Flash, & Illustrator to create the elements to add to a web page.. a web page you created using Dreamweaver.



So.. it will all center around Dreamweaver.

Answer 4

You must study html and css first ...

because it's the foundation of web ...

after that you can study php and mysql database ...

than join wordpress theme maker to train your skill in web designer ...

After you can do this ...

you can learn other web technology ...

Like Photosop, Dreamweaver and Flash ...

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http://www.gunungpring.com/wordpress/wordpress-plugin-you-must-have/

Answer 5

You need to know HTML, XML, CSS, PHP and Javascript. Also MySQL will help a lot.

Answer 6

whoever said php or mysql.. are u joking? hes a web designer, other than the ECHO command in php he does not have to know php or mysql, hes going to work in photoshop and use css.. not program ffs. u might as well tell him to learn oop : )