The Six Web Design Skills You Need to Know

by Caitlin Sanford
Web Design School Review Columnist

Because Web design is a broad field, it can sometimes be difficult to focus your training and get the most out of Web design school. The following list of essential web design skills can help you determine which courses will best prepare you for the job market.

Multimedia Training

Multimedia-from video to podcasts-is everywhere on the web. Design programs in animation, media technology, and multimedia training can help you develop the skills you need to be a multimedia master.

Graphic Design

Taking graphics classes at Web design school can give your resume an added boost. Employers often appreciate applicants who can design original graphics. With the right training, you may be able double as a graphic designer, making you a highly qualified candidate.

Programming

Most Web designers learn at least one programming language. Web designers who learn AJAX (asynchronous JavaScript in XML), LAMP (Linux technology, Apache, MySQL, and PHP scripting language), or CSS programming in addition to HTML and Java Script often find themselves in excellent career shape.

Usability

Successful designers have a good sense of what site visitors are looking for. A beautifully designed Web site does little good it doesn’t effectively convey information. For designers, sensing usability comes with practice, a readily-available asset in design technology training programs.

Interface Design

Many Web design schools offer classes in interface design and navigation techniques. Studying interface and media technology can help teach you to use visual consistency and simple navigation bars to better organize sites with multiple pages.

Adaptability

Web site design is a constantly evolving field. Trying different courses at web design school can help prepare you for anything in the industry.

About the Author

Caitlin Sanford is a consultant and freelance writer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University.

Source(s)

Digital Web
Web Developer’s Virtual Library
Web Style Guide

Posted at 1:14 PM on August 6, 2007

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