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I am so glad to have found this site - great source of informations and ideas!

I am a starting designer. I have a degree in Fine Arts but never really get to practice it for personal reasons. Then, when I moved to Canada a year ago I thought of finally using my degree and went to study Computer Graphics and Web Media course to update my skills.

I am already 32 yrs. old. While I believe one is never too late to change career and do what you've always love doing, I want to get your thoughts on whether I have a  future in computer graphic design and whether I can still get into this field successfully.

Thanks in advance.  ]]> 05/09/04, 130 16 2004 2004:%i:1084155392 21:16:32 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p891 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p892 tboss_hidalgo said:

I am already 32 yrs. old. While I believe one is never too late to change career and do what you've always love doing, I want to get your thoughts on whether I have a  future in computer graphic design and whether I can still get into this field successfully.

Well, I was considerably older than 32 when I changed to computer graphics from Magic Markers. If it's something you love doing, you are half way there already.

The BIG difference between fine art and graphic design is that you can't just do your own thing. There are these people called 'clients' who want to work you like a puppet and you have to do their merry dance with a broad smile. Pull faces in the privacy of your own home
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i'm taking my major in website in year 2 now and only finish in two year coming but while i'm studying, i do graphic work to pay my study fee...]]> 10/26/07, 299 20 2007 2007:%i:1193386810 03:20:10 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2115 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2116
i'm taking my major in website in year 2 now and only finish in two year coming but while i'm studying, i do graphic work to pay my study fee...]]> 10/26/07, 299 20 2007 2007:%i:1193386850 03:20:50 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2116 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2117
I'm a web designer, just stated freelancing. I have no idea how to price a project. I have my first prospect intend to know how much I charge for updating a website with pictures & text content provided,about 10 pages, the timeframe is 4 days. Can any one who has experiences let me know how to price this project?

Thank you.

I appreciate it.]]> 10/26/07, 299 33 2007 2007:%i:1193430811 15:33:31 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2117 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2123
Take a look at this thread: http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/business/guidelines_for_pricing_work/

You'll probably find some great ideas within it for your pricing guidelines.]]> 10/29/07, 302 59 2007 2007:%i:1193669960 09:59:20 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2123 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2156
Im guessing most clients wouldnt go through your own website by searching on google. Also how should you design your design companies website? mine - www.makeaimpact.co.uk is based on a buiness point of view but it doesnt show off my true graphics skills is there a way to compromise the two?

Thanks]]> 11/07/07, 311 42 2007 2007:%i:1194450171 09:42:51 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2156 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2160
I also had a tough time getting clients to start with. Since I was freelancing alone, I did design my own site but as my ideas have become more stale I don't feel comfortable designing sites for others at the moment. Once I can take pride in my own work, then I'll get back to freelancing.

Sorry, I seem to have gotten a little sidetracked there. In my experience, the best way to get started is primarily just word-of-mouth advertising. How you want to accomplish this is up to you, but I ended up giving away my services almost for free for my first few clients. Once they saw the quality of my work they were more willing to call me back or recommend me to other people. Of course, the first hit was free, but they had to pay for the supply

Let the design of the site (it's layout, colors, etc) showcase your design skills, while the copy details your business practices. You can still make compelling sites which have the consumer in mind but are pushing the envelope of the medium's practices.]]> 11/07/07, 311 48 2007 2007:%i:1194472093 15:48:13 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2160 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2252 03/10/08, 070 09 2008 2008:%i:1205147354 06:09:14 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2252 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2260 If you want to email me, my email address is vietasianfox45@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon.]]> 03/14/08, 074 37 2008 2008:%i:1205516276 12:37:56 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2260 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2262
Anyways, what are some good tools, software, and other things a beginner should have under their belt for web page design.

Right now I have Windows Vista, and I have Paint. So should I happily mark that off my checklist or throw it out the windows? lol

Thanks

Jade]]> 03/16/08, 076 40 2008 2008:%i:1205656807 03:40:07 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2262 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2263
As to software, all you really need is a text editor and a graphics program (Paint won't really cut it).

Graphics programs:
GIMP (free)
Paint Shop Pro (medium price)
Photoshop (high end)

HTML editors:
Crimson Editor (free text editor)
CoffeeCup HTML Editor (low priced)
Dreamweaver (high end)

There are literally hundreds of other programs available but the ones I mentioned above do all have a trial version you can download and try out.

Mike...]]> 03/17/08, 077 43 2008 2008:%i:1205739830 02:43:50 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2263 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2264
I’ve come across a tool to add to sites I do that translates everything free (http://www.appliedlanguage.com/trans/free_quick.aspx), only downside is a link back to the providing site – that I can see of anyway?? Anybody used it or know how good it is??
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one webdesinger must be use photoshot, flash, swift3d, swish and must know html, some java, some server languages.

hmmm, not easy : )

for some tutorial web tasarımı]]> 05/06/08, 127 36 2008 2008:%i:1210088161 10:36:01 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/starting_graphicweb_designer/#p2337