I QUIT Graphic Design – Why I decided to pursue WEB DEVELOPMENT

Catch the play-by-play of a DESIGN festival that happened in Denver, Colorado here –
https://youtu.be/eZ6UHOtAziw

How did you get on with Java script. I’m struggling with the design and user experience side of web design. I always thought graphic designers would make great web designers

What if you’ve tried both and hate both 😂😩

Not to discourage you, but I think you are in for a world of hurt. Design is not what it use to be. Noone is using photoshop illustrator anymore. Now its large integration asset packages and software. It's about software architecture design with UI UX. So you won't find any true design anymore in the web deveopment world. True creativity is being controlled unfortunately by engineers now. Universal standards are being set everywhere which means very little flexibility and artistic chouces can be made anymore.

They need to stop demanding that all graphic designers start coding. Most of us are visual…. I've been trying to learn html and css since the 90s and can't get it. I get angry at companies who can't separate these types of jobs.

i am a college student debating on whether i should major in graphic/digital design or web development. i’d like to do both, like you. Design and code as well so I’m not sure what option is best for me😓

Thanks for sharing!
I am a graphic designer/photographer and also looking to become a master of one thing. Still trying to decide what it will be but web development might be my choice as I am learning HTML and CSS now and been enjoying it a lot.
How is your transformation going on? It's been almost 2 years since you posted this video.

i was a graphic designer turned dishwasher. I want to change my career as a web dev but for the meantime i must focus on cleaning dishes.

Is it hard to find a job as a graphic designer? Because I like it but I'm kinda scared.

Hi!!! This is me right now. It doesn't come easy to me and I almost glaze over after an hour of class. I came to youtube to see videos from a graphic designer like me who is transitioning to front end web dev to inspire me again on this journey.

Do you think web development is a dying field ? I’ve been reading a lot about it

I got out of this field well over a decade ago when clients stopped caring about quality and just started putting emphasis on bare-boned cost by hiring the services of third-world, pennies-on-the-dollar, cheap freelancers who come in at $25 overall and come away with not only that project, but everything the client needs done… Forget it!

I left Graphic Design. I studied design from 2009-2016. Got a 2 year and 4 year degree. Towards the end I started learning 3D and kept doing it while working as a designer. ( taking bootcamps etc ). But I got tired of the industry. It didint matter how good I was and how much more I knew vs my peers. Im Black so I get "You sound different than how you look." or you dont "Fit the culture". Mind you I was very business savvy type of designer. I really cared about brands, problem solving and so on. But most of the industry just wants to redecorate the wheel VS defining it.

So I left my job and transferred my skills to creating products. Things people can hold. And My pay doubled almost overnight. Instead of making designs for others, I make them for myself and sell them. So one design (1-3 hours of drawing) pays an entire month wage at my old job. So Now i work 1-5 hours a week, ship some packages and am free.

( studying bootcamp 3d in my free time to satisfy that tech art side of myself ). And now I plan to join a trade Apprenticeship . To learn the skills to make my own house with my products as extra income and 3d/art as a hobby.

How about php python ?
Html css is so basic

That's so great that you know what you want to do! Good for you for going for your passion!!

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your story! Best of luck in web development!

Sounds like a great plan! Good luck! 💜

What a great journey!

Master of one makes so much sense! I think sometimes I focus on too many things. This seems like such a great idea 🙂

That's so awesome that you are following your passion!!

Go with what you love🦋💕

Wow. Making a big change is always scary. Way to go. I’m inspired!

Absolutely love your passion. That’s really great that you went ahead and really follow it. You go girl! Wish you all the best in your future plans.🥂

just do it for the love of work, enjoy sis ❤️😍

I wish you the best. Check your heart, if you feel it is the right decision, then it is. Yes I have a made BIG moves but as a business owner. I want to support you in your journey. Subscribing.

Thanks for sharing this!

Great idea! waiting for your next video!

Love this! It can be tough to make that initial transition. I’m tip toeing on making a switch so thanks for sharing this ✨

Hope you guys enjoyed this video! I'd love to hear from you! Have you made any recent career changes that have impacted your life?