Comments on: Why web designers should learn code

By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:21:37 +0000

It’s certainly a good idea for us to get professional help to save time, Matt.

By: Matthew Ogborne

Matthew Ogborne — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:47:25 +0000

Hi Rob,

While I agree that as a designer knowing what is possible in say PHP is advantageous, the designer carrying out what is two specialised tasks may not always the best move.

I “play” with both sides, but when it really counts, I get professional help in, they know more than me and its ultimately a waste of my time.

Matt

By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:16:23 +0000

Hey, Robert, thanks for the comment, sounds like you’ve got great complimentary skills with your business partner.

By: Robert Greene

Robert Greene — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:04:48 +0000

I am a graphic designer myself, and my business partner does most if not all of the web coding himself. I saw the need in knowing code and designing at the same time. Its almost vital.

By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:42:04 +0000

Hello Devan, thanks for the comment and I’m so glad I’ve inspired you. Good luck with the learning process – it’s not as bad as it seems.

By: Devan

Devan — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:41:30 +0000

This is inspiring and just what I needed to hear. Nay to the nay-sayers. I wanted to know the importance of knowing code as a new web-designer and this helped answer my question of whether I needed to learn code. Now, I need to start learning. Thank you.

By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:47:42 +0000

Thank you, Alex.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:23:05 +0000

This is a must read article with useful guidelines on the need for a web designer to learn code

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Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:16:49 +0000

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By: Melikov

Melikov — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:07:19 +0000

Не актуально

By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:20:29 +0000

I couldn’t have put it better myself, elorg, having an open mind towards other disciplines makes you a better designer.

And I agree, although it would be impossible for one person to know all the scores of languages in programming as well as mastering the design side, I think you should try to understand as much as possible. Hopefully, being a jack-of-all-trades doesn’t mean we’re masters of none. The alternative? To stick with one area of design (say packaging) for one industry, for one client? That would be boring for me!

By: elorg

elorg — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:52:28 +0000

I believe that all designers should know at least some code. Having a better understanding of what it takes to translate a beautiful design into a great and functional website goes a long way and makes you a better designer.

Though I don’t think it’s possible for a single person to know ALL of the ins-and-outs of graphic design, web design, css, html, and all of the technologies available as options on the web in-depth. You’ll never be an expert in it all (there’s just so much out there), but you can try to either be a jack-of-all-trades, or an expert in some things and familiar with others. At some point you will run into a situation where you will need assistance from someone else – but having a basic understanding will help quite a bit in any situation.

By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:30:59 +0000

Thank you Debbie

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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:35:02 +0000

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:12:35 +0000

Great post Rob!

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By: Rob Cubbon

Rob Cubbon — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:46:52 +0000

Cheers, Rajneesh, and Elizabeth, I agree, any knowledge about website code or programming will make you a better web designer.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:02:29 +0000

As a designer I have made it my mission to keep my self up to date with web coding…. I know it actually makes me a better designer by keeping myself in the loop. Usability and functionality are key to any of my website design.

By: Rajneesh

Rajneesh — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:28:14 +0000

Nice one dear . Great article , boosted with lot of knowledge