At first glance, the two occupation and their responsibilities seem similar. But there is a significant difference between both graphic designing and web designing. Both serve a different purpose in their own unique way. By the involvement of creative ability and art skills, there responsibilities and work are generally misunderstood. But the design tools they use are somehow similar. One can do both jobs with that tool so this is a confusion about the design industry.
The Categorical Difference Between Web Designing And Graphic Designing
The first difference between graphic designing and web designing is the difference of category because of both falls in different categories with the U.S. Bureau of labor statistics. Web design comes under the category of computer and information technology whereas graphic designing belongs to arts and design category. This shows graphic designer deals with artistic and visual aspects of the project while web designing is somehow a way more technical thing. Graphic designing gives you the freedom and is not restricted by speed, resolution or programming. Web designing provides a good visual effect or design along with maintaining speed and efficiency of the particular website.
People often confuse their role and misunderstands their own needs. For example for a professional and efficient website working one needs a web designer but they look for a graphic designer. With the rapid progress in the field of technology, this conflict will cease to exist.
Responsibilities of A Graphic Designer
Graphic designing include typography, creation of graphics and presentation of an idea through images. Graphic designing is usually seen in the print industry but you can also find one in web projects as well. Digital graphics they made are then turned into branding material like poster, pamphlet, and brochure and etc. they don’t do any programming but they do design graphics for websites. Summing up all in bullets so you can memorize that on fingertips:
- Priorities art
- Have a one-way relationship with clients
- Artistic
- Emphasize visual theory in designs
- Focus is to communicate a message using design
- Have knowledge how each element of a design translate into print
- Deals with font, layout, visual art and other aspects.
Responsibilities of A Web Designer
They use the World Wide Web to create graphics and typography. Their job is pretty much restricted. Their main focus is to maintain the website efficiency and speed. They have to consider the file size, speed, performance, screen resolution. They prefer compromising graphics over speed and efficiency because lagging and slow loading is something you cannot compromise on. They have knowledge about CSS (cascading style sheets) and HTML (hypertext markup language)
- They have a mutual interaction with their clients or audience
- Involve technicalities like coding and programming
- Apply engineering approach to design project
- Can predict the reaction of the audience toward a certain design
- Can upgrade designs according to trend prediction.
Now you face a choice between web design and graphic design. Life is all about picking the right option considering your own situation. So the comprehensive understanding of their working, responsibility and every aspect will help you choose the right one for you.
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