A Web Designer is a professional who is responsible for creating the visual appearance and layout of a website. A web designer focuses on how a website looks and feels to users. Their main goal is to make the website attractive, user-friendly, and easy to navigate.
A web designer works on elements such as layout, color schemes, fonts, images, buttons, and overall design structure. They ensure that the website design matches the brand identity and provides a good user experience (UX). While a web designer may have basic knowledge of coding, their primary focus is on design and creativity, not heavy programming.
Web designers often use tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Canva, and sometimes basic HTML and CSS to turn design ideas into real website layouts. They also make sure that the website design is responsive, meaning it looks good on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop screens.
Responsibilities of a Web Designer:
- Designing website layouts and page structures
- Choosing colors, fonts, and images
- Creating user-friendly navigation
- Designing responsive and mobile-friendly layouts
- Improving user experience (UI/UX)
Who is a Web Designer?
A Web Developer is a professional who builds and maintains the functional part of a website. A web developer makes sure that the website works properly behind the scenes. They focus on coding, logic, performance, and functionality.
Web developers use programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Node.js, and work with databases like MySQL or MongoDB. They create features like login systems, forms, payment gateways, dashboards, and dynamic content.
There are different types of web developers:
- Frontend Developer – works on the visible part of the website
- Backend Developer – works on server, database, and logic
- Full Stack Developer – handles both frontend and backend
