After reading an entry on Nettuts regarding 10 tutorials for beginning web designers I got to thinking “What would I suggest beginning web designers and developers read to give them a more rounded perspective on their new career?”. So, I compiled this list. I attempted to included articles that focus on areas outside of the tools of the trade (coding, Photoshop) and more on the actual practice of web design and development (process, business, usability, etc.).
Design Process
When approached with a new project, where do you start? A lot goes on before you open up Photoshop or start coding. These are tips on how to organize your clients needs to create a site they love.
- Developing Your Design Process
- Using Wireframes to Streamline Your Development Process
- 5 Ways To Streamline Your Web-Design Workflow
Business
Knowing how to code doesn’t mean you know how to talk to clients, run a business, or prevent someone from stealing your ideas and designs. The following will help you begin to understand how to approach these issues.
- How Much Should a Web Design Cost?
- How To Set Boundaries With Clients
- Myows universal copyright management and protection app for smart creatives
Site Elements
The next three articles are to give insight into how much thought needs to go into each element of the site. Its not just supposed to be pretty, it needs to be functional.
- How to Grow as a Web Designer
- Anatomy of The Perfect Sidebar
- Tips for Coding and Designing Usable Web Forms
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