Overview - Web Design and Development
The internet is one of the most important communications tools in the current marketplace. Websites are a key method of communication for almost every organisation, especially as around 20% of the UK population - about five million people - are now connected to broadband - a figure that is rapidly increasing. These websites provide a wide variety of services including some or all of the following:
Web designers and developers are responsible for creating, designing and often publishing content onto these websites as well as ensuring that the interactive elements of the site are presented in a user friendly way. The sector is characterised by the crossover between technical and creative roles - often with editorial, design, technology and publishing all combined.
The workforce in this sector is often highly educated - according to the Skillset Census the the web design sector employs 15,200 people, 86% of whom hold a higher education qualification.
- News and information
- Advertising and marketing campaigns
- e-commerce
- Online learning
- Entertainment
- Community activities
Web designers and developers are responsible for creating, designing and often publishing content onto these websites as well as ensuring that the interactive elements of the site are presented in a user friendly way. The sector is characterised by the crossover between technical and creative roles - often with editorial, design, technology and publishing all combined.
The workforce in this sector is often highly educated - according to the Skillset Census the the web design sector employs 15,200 people, 86% of whom hold a higher education qualification.
