hi im not too sure where to post this so i figured since im planning to build a design website ill just post it here....

ok so heres what i want to do :
i want to make a website where ppl can post their design/graphic/architecture portfolio for free together with an online forum
the problem is im not sure how to and the issues concerning buiildin a website like this
i know how to operate basic dreamweaver stuff and still learning.

so can someone please ermm.... "guide" me to realise this

any help/feedback is much appreciated

I see your point.We have a same dream actually. To create such a website you must set in mind that it may required high space and badwidth.[=money]

But if you want to start from bottom try to learn some PHP and Msql.But If you are lazy enough,just buy finished product [take InvisionBoard fox example],get a domain name,upload things up and..finish

Gambatte ne.

well, analyze your requirements to your plan.

Goal:
Build a website so that members/designers can contribute artworks. You'd also like to build the community using a forum.

You want members to contribute. Meaning there's a form. If you want to do it manually as in you update it yourself, then a HTML website should suffice. However, if you're planning to have an automated function then the website needs to be dynamic. You want them to post themselves meaning you'll most likely want them to register first as well. Which means you'll need a registration and a database to keep the members details. You'll also need a form for design submissions and to keep track of the artwork which means another database.

End said, you'll need time and learn stuff to help you create a dynamic website. One of them is mentioned above, PHP and MySQL.

thanks alot guys...now at least ive got somewhere to look to
ill try to get this done in 6-8 months , if realised, then.... come support la

If the design is yucky, i'll bang you before I think of joining. LOL!

Oh yeah, can ask us to Beta test so less bugs.

ill get your approval before releasing it to the public ok ?
uni taking too much of my time now... hopefully i can learn all the stuff during the long holz

I also want to c !

Just put it here buddy. We all can beta test it.