{"id":21591,"date":"2014-07-07T21:01:45","date_gmt":"2014-07-07T13:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=21591"},"modified":"2024-05-27T22:37:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T14:37:16","slug":"learn-web-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/learn-web-design\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Learn Web Design: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you <strong>interested in learning web design<\/strong> but not sure which path to take? Generally, there are three main ways people in the field learn web design. Depending on your circumstances, you may find one path more favorable than the other two.<\/p>\n<p>In this simple post, we will discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and major highlights of learning web design through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/degree-vs-self-learning\/\">traditional schooling, taking online courses, and self-learning<\/a> (also known as tinkering around on the Web). By the end of this article, you should have a clear idea of <strong>what options you have<\/strong> and <strong>which path to consider taking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/books-for-web-designers-developers\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 30 Books For Web Designers and Developers\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">30 Books For Web Designers and Developers<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/books-for-web-designers-developers.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-55215 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/books-for-web-designers-developers.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">30 Books For Web Designers and Developers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are a designer or developer, you probably know that this field is one of the most...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Path 1: Academic Schooling<\/h2>\n<p>Across the globe, many universities and colleges offer a web design degree with a carefully designed curriculum. The study is mostly linear, covering the history of the web, basics of HTML and CSS, naming conventions, the use of Adobe Photoshop for mockups, and in-depth UX and UI theories.<\/p>\n<h3>Structure & Job Security<\/h3>\n<p>Web designers who have gone through years of schooling often <strong>have a stronger foundation<\/strong>, which includes topics on ethics, philosophy, and theories surrounding web design. Web design is not just about placing elements to look good but knowing where to place things for the user\u2019s ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>Since the study of web design follows a strict curriculum, students <strong>tend to be more methodical and follow conventions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage is that in the current setup of many industries, large companies <strong>pay more attention to applicants with degrees<\/strong> and often overlook those who don\u2019t have one, even if they have the skills. In this case, having a degree is extremely important. Additionally, college is a place where you can <strong>build a huge network of people that will prove helpful<\/strong> in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/degree-vs-self-learning\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Self-Education vs. Traditional College: Which Path to Choose?\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Self-Education vs. Traditional College: Which Path to Choose?<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/degree-vs-self-learning.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17390 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/degree-vs-self-learning.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Self-Education vs. Traditional College: Which Path to Choose?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSteve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates are some of the most prominent figures in the tech industry,...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u2026 But It\u2019s Slower & The Curriculum Sluggish<\/h3>\n<p>The downside is that obtaining a degree takes <strong>two to four years<\/strong> of schooling. Another drawback is that with the fast pace of technological change, <strong>practices taught in schools tend to be a bit outdated<\/strong>. Many schools also still include <strong>unrelated subjects<\/strong> like writing, philosophy, and ethics-subjects that may not be directly helpful for building a website.<\/p>\n<h2>Path 2: Online Schools and Courses<\/h2>\n<p>The beauty of the online world is that it is now filled with online schools and courses, both free and paid, that everyone can access anytime. This includes web design courses that teach people how to build websites from the ground up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-online-courses\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 9 Best Websites For Online Courses & Open Courseware\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">9 Best Websites For Online Courses & Open Courseware<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/free-online-courses.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19403 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/free-online-courses.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">9 Best Websites For Online Courses & Open Courseware<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNowadays, education is not limited to the classroom anymore. The advancements of technology and the Internet have granted...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Compact Lessons & More Affordable<\/h3>\n<p>Online schools like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/codeschool\">Code School<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codecademy.com\/\">Codecademy<\/a>, and tutorial sites feature lessons by experts with years of experience. These tutorials and courses are <strong>usually a condensed version of what these experts have learned over the years<\/strong>. These courses and tutorials typically take a few weeks to a couple of months to complete, not years.<\/p>\n<p>Another great thing about this? Compared to the costs of traditional schooling, this is <strong>a much cheaper alternative<\/strong>. There are courses online that teach web design for just $25 per month, if you know where to look.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/sites-to-learn-coding-online\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 13 Sites to Learn How to Code for Web Developers\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">13 Sites to Learn How to Code for Web Developers<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/sites-to-learn-coding-online.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17606 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/sites-to-learn-coding-online.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">13 Sites to Learn How to Code for Web Developers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGone are the days when programming languages could only be mastered programmers like Bill Gates, who later got...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u2026 But It\u2019s Less Thorough & Less Accepted<\/h3>\n<p>The problem with these online methods for learning is that it is common for these lessons to skip details, probably to <strong>save time and cater to their audience<\/strong> who are usually in a hurry.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than the comprehensive content one would expect from a full 16-week course, you get a condensed version spanning 16 hours, which leans more towards practical use and less on theories. This poses the problem of giving learners less than the full picture for real-world application.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the downside is that <strong>big companies shy away from self-taught web designers<\/strong>. While some companies value talent over certification, which is good news for freelancers, many industries that may use web designers still hold this social stigma.<\/p>\n<h2>Path 3: Tinkering & Experimenting<\/h2>\n<p>Self-taught web designers who started learning due to their curiosity are probably the most passionate people of the bunch. They have the <strong>desire to learn how and why websites work<\/strong>, which makes them <strong>natural problem solvers<\/strong>. Most tinkerers prefer breaking things into pieces and studying each part rather than reading an entire manual or watching a video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/responsive-web-tutorials\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 30 Useful Responsive Web Design Tutorials\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">30 Useful Responsive Web Design Tutorials<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/responsive-web-tutorials.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-14466 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/responsive-web-tutorials.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">30 Useful Responsive Web Design Tutorials<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAs we conclude our \"Responsive Web Design week\", this final post of the series is dedicated to enhancing...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Driven By Passion & Problems<\/h3>\n<p>By nature, tinkerers take action: they love to <strong>solve the mystery that is laid in front of them.<\/strong> They are comfortable learning new things from scratch, without the help of specific guidelines or a thought-out flow. Tinkerers usually start learning web design by opening HTML files and learning the syntax. It also helps that web browsers now allow anyone to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/view-source-codes-ios-andriod\/\">inspect the code<\/a> of each website and even change anything from the font size to the background color.<\/p>\n<p>Tinkerers mostly <strong>rely on their analytic mind instead of looking for help<\/strong>, exactly the type of people that web startups are looking for. In this rapidly changing industry, <strong>people who can learn and adapt fast are indispensable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/web-design-lessons-from-youtube\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 15 Helpful Web Design Lessons to Learn From YouTube\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">15 Helpful Web Design Lessons to Learn From YouTube<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/web-design-lessons-from-youtube.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19914 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/web-design-lessons-from-youtube.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">15 Helpful Web Design Lessons to Learn From YouTube<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you're a professional or a newbie designer, continuously learning and perfecting your skills will help you become...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\u2026 But They Have Different Priorities<\/h3>\n<p>Since tinkerers learn on their own, the conventions used by web designers who go through some form of education will be foreign to them. Collaboration between these two groups of web designers may suffer slightly from <strong>communication and uniformity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some tinkerers may not even care about how the backend looks as long as the front-end is working. <strong>The HTML and CSS<\/strong> can be a <strong>disorganized mess<\/strong> although it may look great on a browser.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/css-sorting-with-csscomb\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Sorting And Organizing CSS Using CSSComb\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sorting And Organizing CSS Using CSSComb<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/css-sorting-with-csscomb.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19014 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/css-sorting-with-csscomb.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Sorting And Organizing CSS Using CSSComb<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCompared to other web-related languages, CSS is relatively straightforward and easy to write. But at the same time,...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Which Path To Choose?<\/h2>\n<p>So there you have it, the three common paths to learning web design. Take note though that degree holders tend to <strong>supplement their knowledge with more online reading, courses, and other materials<\/strong>. In a similar fashion, tinkerers and online learners also actively seek out and read books to further strengthen their foundation and skills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/books-for-web-designers-developers\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 30 Books For Web Designers and Developers\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">30 Books For Web Designers and Developers<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/books-for-web-designers-developers.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-55215 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/books-for-web-designers-developers.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">30 Books For Web Designers and Developers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are a designer or developer, you probably know that this field is one of the most...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>All in all, the choice is yours. <strong>Weigh your options carefully<\/strong>. Do you have enough time to go through years of schooling? Keep in mind that you can <strong>develop helpful connections<\/strong> if you go through this path, although it will take years of your life to get a degree.<\/p>\n<p>Do you prefer to self-study either by tinkering or enrolling in online courses? You will need to be your own biggest supporter so that you won\u2019t quit halfway, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/finding-passion\/\">the passion should be there<\/a> to follow through with your learning process. So, how do you want to learn web design?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in learning web design but not sure which path to take? Generally, there are three main ways people in the field learn web design. Depending on your circumstances, you may find one path more favorable than the other two. In this simple post, we will discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and major highlights&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[352],"tags":[1720,2992,2501],"topic":[4520,4521],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Ways to Learn Web Design: A Simple Guide - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you interested in learning web design but not sure which path to take? 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