Looking to become a web designer

[minniesoporno]

So I have been thinking about this alot and I have decided that I could probably teach myself web design for my own business and maybe a side gig if I can bring my skills to a marketable level

but of course I am a bit clueless on what a decent web designer needs to know to design websites, banners, and blog designs.

What software should I learn before I decide to put my work out there.

[Serge Litehead]

there lot of aspects, good grasp, understanding and manipulation of shapes, color and its combinations, textures and typography, feel of balance and eye for art- is a general basis without even getting technical. also need to know your tools and what they do - practice, practice, practice. Photoshop is great.
html/css is whole different animal

only way to teach your self is to do it, consistent determined practice can lead to great results. i know i'm not being too helpful, when i want to learn something i start pocking at it till i get it, thats the only way and read as much as possible on the subject, but actual practice is what counts most and makes you propel.

[2012]

me too, good luck

[minniesoporno]

mmmhhh i might as well just familiar with lynda.com and maybe hit the book store.

[CYF]

mmmhhh i might as well just familiar with lynda.com and maybe hit the book store.

http://www.w3schools.com/

[Twoface31]

good luck!!!!!

[MasterBlow]

http://www.webdesignschoolsguide.com/

[minniesoporno]

It seems like the private college in my city has the best course outline for web design, and they have the classroom set up on macs which i would also be getting first time experience using a mac, but the course is 1 year, plus I have to find my own internship and 18k

I figure the internship would be offering my design skills for a number of hours required for the course and have them submit a letter for my portfolio or something.

and the school knows I am taking the course for adult websites and my own personal adult biz.

because the community colleges aren't local to me and require a lot of commuting on the bus

[Naechy]

good luck, hard work you will needed