From the course: Creative Insights: Lauren Bacon on Web Design
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How do people get too focused on the tools?
From the course: Creative Insights: Lauren Bacon on Web Design
How do people get too focused on the tools?
Yeah, well the, the thing is that the tools change constantly, right? So, where you know, when I started out all you really need, needed to know was HTML and Photoshop. And how to use an ftp program. You know, really quickly, you started needing to know some JavaScript. And then needing to know CSS. I mean, when I started out CSS wasn't even a thing. And, and then, you know, layer by layer things get added on. And then some things get pulled away. So, there were people who spent enormous amounts of time becoming masters of Flash. Right? And then, the iPhone and the iPad came out. And suddenly, Flash was totally deprecated. So I think, you know, what you want to do is get beyond how to use Flash. For, just to use that as an example. And think about how to use motion graphics, if that's your passion. Right? So, that you're learning the strategies and the kind of frameworks for the thing, rather than getting super attached to one particular mode of delivery. So, that's something that I…
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Introduction13s
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How does someone break into web design and development?2m 57s
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How do people get too focused on the tools?1m 3s
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How can I work beyond the tools?49s
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How can I find a community?59s
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What are some of the valuable skills for web designers?2m 15s
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What are some common career paths in web design and development?56s
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What are some specializations this career path can lead to?53s
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What are some of the roles you see in this field?1m 43s
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What is the evolution of a web designer?4m 4s
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How did it feel to move from a design role to a manager role?55s
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How did it feel to move from a manager role to a freelancer?1m 17s
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How do you select new additions to your team?2m 12s
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Were you looking for any sort of certification or degree for new hires?1m 36s
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What are the characteristics of someone who thrives in web design?43s
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How has the industry changed?1m 25s
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