Can everyone do web design?

Sure! Basically, anyone can do web design. The possibilities on the web have evolved enormously, and many things have become a lot easier. For example, you can book a web space with pre-installed WordPress from a hosting provider, install a page builder like Elementor or Divi, and build your website entirely on your own! It’s possible — and with a little training, it’s not even particularly difficult. But the question is: Is it any good?

Designer Jesse James Garrett once said:
“If ease of use were the only requirement, we’d all be riding tricycles.”

And there’s a lot of truth in that. The fact that technically you CAN build a web site doesn’t also mean that you should. Of course, everyone “can” do web design. But everyone “can” bake, too. Everyone “can” spray paint from a can. Theoretically, anyone “can” even pull teeth. But let’s be honest: Would you let your best chum spray-paint your car? Or pull out a molar yourself? Or would you rather go to a professional for that? Stupid question, right? Exactly.

Web design is more than just “beautiful.”

Developing an efficient, engaging web design and building a functioning website requires years of experience. Which colors create which mood in the viewer? Which images best convey which message? How should visitors be addressed? And who are the most interesting visitors anyway? Who is your target audience? What exactly do you want to say on your website? And how? And what exactly is “beautiful”?

All of these are questions that influence web design — and thus, the creation of a website. Most people have their website created with a specific goal in mind, not just for the sake of having a website. This means that the planned website should serve a specific purpose. And it can only do this if all of its components work together perfectly: web design, imagery, colors, typography, content, structure, technical layout, and navigation.

Good web design takes time and experience.

Websites have existed since the mid-1990s. Since then, web designers and web developers have gained a wealth of expertise. They’ve learned from experience which website structure works best for which industry and which target audience. Which type of design best communicates which company’s values. How best to convince visitors of the value of one’s own offering. This was a learning process that led to the good websites we see online today. This learning process is constantly ongoing. This makes it essential to stay closely abreast of the latest developments and trends. This is exactly what web designers and web developers do all day. That’s why they’re the best people to contact when it comes to developing a functioning web design — a functioning website. Of course, you “can” also go to your friend for this. It’s a free country after all.