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Whats the best way to get into web design?
I have been designing web pages with macromedia studio mx 2004 for the last couple of years and am working on a web site to put on cd-rom to show prospective employers…I have a degree in an unrelated subject and am about to enrol on an Msc in Computing to gain a relevant qualification and improve my programming skills. Can anyone offer any advice/hints to break into the industry??
Experience is the key, start little and work your way up. I started learning Web Design by dissecting web pages at college, I then start learning what each individual piece of HTML did and why, this then led into other languages such as PHP, XML, XsLT and so on. The graphical side of things just fell into place as I worked, I learned from those around me, took the time to learn photoshop skills at home (from sites like good-tutorials.com) and develop my skills from there. Wanting to do more graphically also led me into Macromedia Flash.
What else can I say? I am totally self taught with NO qualifications whatsoever regarding the Internet, and I work for one of the largest retailers in the UK designing web pages and online graphics for a living. In this business mate, enthusiasm is the main key, if you’re enthusiastic about what you do, you’ll go far, a bit of creativity helps too 
An ONLINE portfolio always impresses a client/employer more than a print/cd-rom based one. there’s no effort involved in looking at an online one, think about how many applicants come across there desk??
Also, try to aim for an agency environment where you will encounter different types of project as opposed to working for the same company day in day out, I’m not saying contracting, but try to work for a design agency who work with a lot of other companies to get them on the web/improve their web presence.
Keep at it though, if you’d like (and you can get hold of my contact details through this website), send me a link to your stuff and I’ll give you an honest opinion of your work!!
Azul 7 a Design Consulting Firm
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