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Design

David Hughes
David Hughes
7,490 Points
Posted by David Hughes
David Hughes
7,490 Points

Is web design a dying profession?

Are do-it-yourself web systems killing the ability to make a decent living as a relatively skilled web designer/ front-end developer? Where is the industry going? I'm a newbie at this and I want to be sure to invest my time where it counts.

3 Answers

Matthew Eaton
Matthew Eaton
10,669 Points
Matthew Eaton
Matthew Eaton
10,669 Points

I don't think these types of do-it-yourself design systems are ever going to kill web design as a profession. They will likely change it, as they will attract smaller customers with less demanding design requirements, but there will always be a place in the world for people like us who can go beyond what these systems are capable of.

So perhaps the key to making a career from web design nowadays is to make sure you're capable of doing more than these systems, and if that's your aim then you're in the right place here at Treehouse. :-)

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

> the key to making a career from web design nowadays is to make sure you're capable of doing more than these systems

I like that :+1:

Luis Torruella
Luis Torruella
5,150 Points
Luis Torruella
Luis Torruella
5,150 Points

Well I like to think it like this... Who makes better food McDonald or a premium restaurant?

Nothing beats hand made code. :-D

Fabio Anselmo
Fabio Anselmo
2,320 Points
Fabio Anselmo
Fabio Anselmo
2,320 Points

Don't do it for the money. Do it because you love it. Is it a dying profession? Absolutely not. Computers control everything. You will forever be in demand if your skills are above par. Whatever you decide; just remember: ONLY do it if you truly love it. Good luck and happy coding!

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