QUOTE(alzert @ Mar 31 2007, 03:22 PM)
May I know that web design still hv bright future? Coz I gt think abt it to study in Web Design major but would u think it is gd to me to study now but i really like it so much(not coz of the salary) even i know some said web design no need to study from college also can learn by yrself. Would ppl hv confidence on your work? B4 i just study until Certificate in Graphic Design. What is the requirement to be a web designer?
I would say that there IS a future for web designer as these days the usage of internet has tremendously increased and there will be more and more demand for new websites for industries such as advertising and business applications. Heck, you could probably say that the importance of the internet will overtake television broadcasting in the next 10 to 15 years. I have to agree with etsuko on "Future - its up to you because you make your future." There are practically too many self claim professional web designers out there and they are screwing up the market out there with their lack of experiences and very, VERY competitive pricing. You need to stand out among them. Always improve your portfolio and your knowledge in websites. You don't have to mastered a programming language or so, but at least learn the basic or the fundamental on how the system will work or flow.
What I think a good web designer needs are:
1. Passion to constantly improve yourself in terms of designing skill, personality and always keep an open mind.
2. A good and complete portfolio, portfolio and I repeat... PORTFOLIO.
3. Able to accept criticisms because you're designing a website for others to view and enjoy, NOT only yourself.
4. Don't only limit yourself to designing only...like that etsuko has mention; get some knowledge on basic web programming knowledge and SEO.
You will gradually gain people's confidence when:
1. Your portfolio is impressive
2. The client you service are from big industries because till the day you tell people, "hey guys, i design McDonald's website" i'm very sure people will have alot of confidence in you.
Always remember to start small and then gradually grow to bigger projects and never give up.