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Is being a web or app designer a good fit for you?

Designs how websites and apps look and work. Tests layouts and menus so they are easy to use on any device.

What the work involves

  • Finds problems from testing or customer feedback and fixes them or passes them on.
  • Designs, builds and maintains websites using coding languages and content tools.
  • Writes supporting code for websites and web apps.
  • Tests websites on a set schedule or after any change.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be curious, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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