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**bumfluff** · 07-01-2006, 04:09 AM

If you're interested in doing good creative work, concentrate on the design side for now, not the software. The programs are a means to an end and no substitute for a thorough grounding in design principles. A good knowledge of how design works is what will set you apart from all the kids with a hooky version of photoshop and dreamweaver.

You CAN self-learn, but how feasible it is depends on a lot. If you're totally new to it all, I'd say take a recognised course in graphic design and then an introductory course in web design. A basic web course is all you'll really need, that should teach you a little about the software involved and you can build on that knowledge in your own time.

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bumfluff Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,294	Re: Learning Web Design... If you're interested in doing good creative work, concentrate on the design side for now, not the software. The programs are a means to an end and no substitute for a thorough grounding in design principles. A good knowledge of how design works is what will set you apart from all the kids with a hooky version of photoshop and dreamweaver. You CAN self-learn, but how feasible it is depends on a lot. If you're totally new to it all, I'd say take a recognised course in graphic design and then an introductory course in web design. A basic web course is all you'll really need, that should teach you a little about the software involved and you can build on that knowledge in your own time. __________________ _________ seed design