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What is web design and development?
Web design and development is an umbrella term that describes the process of creating a website. Like the name suggests, it involves two major skill sets: web design and web development. Web design determines the look and feel of a website, while web development determines how it functions.
Because there isn’t always a hard line that separates the two roles, the titles are often used interchangeably. As the web continues to evolve, so do the roles.
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What is web design?
Web design governs everything involved with the visual aesthetics and usability of a website—color scheme, layout, information flow, and everything else related to the visual aspects of the UI/UX (user interface and user experience). Some common skills and tools that distinguish the web designer from the web developer are:
- Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) or other design software
- Graphic design
- UI design
- UX design
- Logo design
- Layout/format
- Placing call-to-action buttons
- Branding
- Wireframes, mock-ups, and storyboards
- Color palettes
- Typography