Morning

 

Just want to introduce myself. I am 24 years old from the north of England.

 

I completed a foundation degree in multimedia Design in 2007 and since then have been working in the technical support enviroment.

 

I struggled with my multimedia design course and in all honesty scraped through. Too much time partying and being the typical student etc.

 

I have been found my love for design again but worried I have left it too late.

 

Is there a market for a Web Design these days? or does everyone need to know advanced scripping PHP, JAVA etc?

 

Is there a way to combine after effects with web design? as its a package along with flsh that I simply love.

 

Any tips or advice in getting into the industry would be great?

 

Appologies for all the questions just looking for some advice

 

Cheers

 

P-R

Morning, and welcome

 

I would say there certainly is demand for web designers these days, although you're right: it is more common for employers to be looking for people who can write server side code as well.

 

If you want to get into web design, I would say dive right in! Get a decent portfolio together and you'll have as good a chance as any in landing a job.

cheers for the reply.

 

Yeah I hope so.

 

A friend of mine is freelancing and there seems to be a need for good web designs and he gets his work by simply advertising in the yellow pages, I guess this would be good for getting some work in a portfolio.

 

I do however worry about the whole experience issue but thats another issue. In the meantime just going to practice practice practice.

 

I'll keep you guys posted.

Welcome to the forums!

cheers for the reply.

 

Yeah I hope so.

 

A friend of mine is freelancing and there seems to be a need for good web designs and he gets his work by simply advertising in the yellow pages, I guess this would be good for getting some work in a portfolio.

 

I do however worry about the whole experience issue but thats another issue. In the meantime just going to practice practice practice.

 

I'll keep you guys posted.

 

Cheers Ryan.. web Designing is in-demand for now.. so keep on practicing..

 

Goodluck, mate..

 

BTW, Welcome to the forum