我的寂寞感想 在你走後擴張
忽然天地變大 大的讓人會害怕
我像迷路的孩子 總找不到自己的家
就連美麗晚霞 淹沒我像是一種懲罰
我只能用黑色的翅膀 飛翔在黑夜的天涯
因為回憶它最怕見到陽光 現實會把破碎的心都溶化
想念是我黑色的翅膀 帶我回去我們的時光
最後你還給我殘忍的回答
我只能夠用眼淚 重複的重複洗刷 啊~啊~
江美琪 - 黑色的翅膀
我的寂寞感想 在你走後擴張
忽然天地變大 大的讓人會害怕
我像迷路的孩子 總找不到自己的家
就連美麗晚霞 淹沒我像是一種懲罰
我只能用黑色的翅膀 飛翔在黑夜的天涯
因為回憶它最怕見到陽光 現實會把破碎的心都溶化
想念是我黑色的翅膀 帶我回去我們的時光
最後你還給我殘忍的回答
我只能夠用眼淚 重複的重複洗刷 啊~啊~
nonsense / 成龍 - 壯志在我胸
掐指一算，似乎我也要跟著進去了
其實緊張了一陣子之後，開始也對這種一生一次的體驗感到好奇。
也只能 just do it 了。
也只能 just do it 了。
--
一年之後的日子實在是無法預測，想了一下以後要找的方向，似乎很有趣。
有種悲觀與樂觀交雜的感覺。
但是我還是認為，如果沒有 try 一下，永遠都不會知道自己會是誰。
但是我還是認為，如果沒有 try 一下，永遠都不會知道自己會是誰。
這首歌很適合入伍前來個自我提示，退伍出社會的時候更可以激勵一下
Photography and post-processing Tutorials
 | The Ultimate Beginner’s Introduction to ExposureToday we’ll be walking through the concept of exposure, right from the beginning. This article won’t befuddle you with complicated numbers and jargon, but it will help you feel more confident with your photography and understand a core concept that’s a vital piece of the photography jigsaw. |
Paths of a Web Designer
From Beginning to Advanced and Everything in Between:
There is so much within the realm of Web Design.
- HTML
- Design
- Layout
- Programming
- Administration
- XML
- Graphics
- and much, much more...
No matter where you are along the path of Web design, there is sure to be something more for you to learn and grow. But how do you decide where to go next? Luckily, there are many different paths you can take and review, whether you are brand new to HTML and Web design or have been writing programs and DHTML for years.
Beginning HTML:
If you're just starting out on the Web design path, this is your stop. The beginning HTML resources cover the basics of HTML and building a Web page. The classes and tutorials will help you get started. The glossary will explain new terms. Plus you can learn more about the basic software you need to create a Web page.
Advanced HTML:
Once you've got the basics of HTML down, you can move down the path to Advanced HTML. Advanced HTML includes tables and frames, DHTML, and Cacacading Style Sheets. There are more advanced scripting tools available to the advanced HTML programmer. Plus, you might want to learn more about cookies and updating your site with mutimedia.
Once you're an expert of basic HTML and advanced HTML, you'll have a lot of the skills you need to move into Web development as a career. But there the path forks. You can choose design or programming. It's also possible to do both.
Professional Web Designers:
Professional Web Designers focus a lot on the look and feel of Web pages. Many, if not most Web designers work as contractors or for contract design firms. This means that a lot of their focus needs to be on contracts, legal issues, and what to charge. But in order to get contracts, designers need to know how to create good layouts, write or manage excellent content, and then promote and market both themselves and the sites they create.
Professional Web Programemrs:
Professional Web Programmers focus on the unseen part of Web pages. Things like the CGI, scripts, and programs that make Web sites work. Plus programmers work on the servers and keep them up and running. They manage the security of Web sites and Web pages. Web programmers often implement and manage content management systems and e-commerce portals. Being a Web programmer is often less glamourous than a Designer, but it is just as important a role.
XML Developers:
XML is the next step in Web design and development. Many Web programmers move from standard Web programming into XML programming, and there are a lot of directions you can take within XML. Whether you want to focus more on multimedia and SMIL or you want to post documents for wireless devices with WML or XHTML Basic, XML is where that programming starts.
Know Where You Are on the Path:
Knowing where you are on the path of Web design is the first step to getting the information and resources you need to keep learning and growing in your choice.
53 Steps to follow if you want to become Freelance Web Designer/Developer (60+ Resources)
In recent months I have been setting myself up as a Freelance Web designer/Developer, if I told you it was a rocky road I wouldn’t be exaggerating . If I had followed the list I have written below it would have made my life so much easier and stress free. But, like most things, entering into a new chapter can make you feel blindfolded and you stumble about trying to find the answers. Hopefully following this list will help.
There are many pros and cons venturing into Freelance, don’t think of it as freelance, but as you setting up your own Design Studio. That to me is a lot cooler.
But the truth of the matter is I have completed my transition, I am a Freelance Web Designer/Developer. And couldn’t be happier.
53 Steps to becoming a Freelancer Web Designer/Developer
1. Set a realistic date for starting officially as a Freelance Designer.
(When I say realistic, I mean six months+, and not weeks). Stick to this date.
(When I say realistic, I mean six months+, and not weeks). Stick to this date.
2. Write out a plan-of action for your new business.
(Always remember it is a business you are building).
Further Reading: Creating a Plan of Action.
(Always remember it is a business you are building).
Further Reading: Creating a Plan of Action.
3. Save as much money as you can in that six months.
(You’ll need money for stationery, lawyers, accountants, hardware, software…).
(You’ll need money for stationery, lawyers, accountants, hardware, software…).
4. Make an appointment at your local bank to discuss a business account..
(If you can try to avoid asking for an overdraft, do that. Same with a Credit Card).
(If you can try to avoid asking for an overdraft, do that. Same with a Credit Card).
5. Familiarize yourself with what your and your clients legal obligations are, then speak to a lawyer about a Contract Draft.
(When it comes to legalities you can’t afford any mistakes,the expense is worth it).
Further Reading: Legalese for Freelancers: Creating a Contract.
(When it comes to legalities you can’t afford any mistakes,the expense is worth it).
Further Reading: Legalese for Freelancers: Creating a Contract.
6. Design a logo that can be easily identified.
(This is who you are from now on).
Further Reading: Top 50 Logo Design Tutorials.
(This is who you are from now on).
Further Reading: Top 50 Logo Design Tutorials.
7. Design letterheads for your stationery, have them professionally printed.
(Order about 200).
Further Reading: Create Letterhead Templates in MS Word.
(Order about 200).
Further Reading: Create Letterhead Templates in MS Word.
8. Design a business card, again, have them professionally printed.
(Something memorable that reflects your logo).
Further Reading: Art of the Business Card.
(Something memorable that reflects your logo).
Further Reading: Art of the Business Card.
9. Build contacts with other designers in your local area.
(They may pass you work, and vice versa).
(They may pass you work, and vice versa).
10. Build contacts online with other designers.
(As above).
(As above).
11. Register your new Domain Name.
(Be quick with this, don’t allow the pirates to buy it first!).
Further Reading: Register Domain Name.
(Be quick with this, don’t allow the pirates to buy it first!).
Further Reading: Register Domain Name.
12. Get an excellent Web Host.
(Try to get a host with the best reputation and the most features. This is an expense that you should not spare.).
Further Reading: http://www.besthostratings.com/.
(Try to get a host with the best reputation and the most features. This is an expense that you should not spare.).
Further Reading: http://www.besthostratings.com/.
13. Plan your Online Presence, and plan the Marketing for it.
(Were will I feature my work? Will I have my portfolio on my own site or will I have it on a Social Site).
Further Reading: 3 Freelance Marketing Tips From The Company Behind Billion Dollar Brands.
(Were will I feature my work? Will I have my portfolio on my own site or will I have it on a Social Site).
Further Reading: 3 Freelance Marketing Tips From The Company Behind Billion Dollar Brands.
14. Get a Gmail Account using your new domain name.
(Don’t you already have one?).
Visit: Google Mail.
(Don’t you already have one?).
Visit: Google Mail.
15. Open a Pownce account.
(This to me is better than most Instant Messengers).
Visit: http://pownce.com/.
(This to me is better than most Instant Messengers).
Visit: http://pownce.com/.
18. If working from home, designate an area specifically for work.
(Attempt to keep your working life separate from everything else).
(Attempt to keep your working life separate from everything else).
19. Check your hardware, do you need a new computer, printer…
(A laptop is a must).
(A laptop is a must).
20. Invest in a copy of Adobe Creative Studio.
(Having the best software won’t make you the best, it will just make you prepared).
Visit: Adobe Creative Studio Homepage.
(Having the best software won’t make you the best, it will just make you prepared).
Visit: Adobe Creative Studio Homepage.
21. Invest in acopy of the latest Microsoft Office. Build your contact list with Outlook.
(Expensive but worth it).
Visit: Microsoft Office Homepage.
(Expensive but worth it).
Visit: Microsoft Office Homepage.
22. Check your desk / workstation.
(Is it big enough? Is it adequate? Is it clutter free?).
Further Reading: 12 Ways to Pimp your Office.
(Is it big enough? Is it adequate? Is it clutter free?).
Further Reading: 12 Ways to Pimp your Office.
23. Invest in a filing cabinet.
(Keep all the paperwork, from your clients, lawyers, banks and accountants).
Further Reading: Five Things To Do To (Or For) Your Accountant At Tax Time.
(Keep all the paperwork, from your clients, lawyers, banks and accountants).
Further Reading: Five Things To Do To (Or For) Your Accountant At Tax Time.
24. Is your chair comfortable?
(Lazy-boy Ecliner would be perfect, wouldn’t it?).
Further Reading: 12 Ways to Pimp your Office.
(Lazy-boy Ecliner would be perfect, wouldn’t it?).
Further Reading: 12 Ways to Pimp your Office.
25. Get a new phone line installed purely for business.
(You don’t want the kids answering the phone to potential clients, would you?).
(You don’t want the kids answering the phone to potential clients, would you?).
26. Speak to an accountant, and familiarize yourself with tax laws.
(Anything to do with taxes, I would rather leave to someone else).
Further Reading: Out-Law Part 2.
(Anything to do with taxes, I would rather leave to someone else).
Further Reading: Out-Law Part 2.
27. Give at least a months leaving notice at work.
(And make sure you complete and leave no unfinished business at work.).
Further Reading: Leaving Notice Template.
(And make sure you complete and leave no unfinished business at work.).
Further Reading: Leaving Notice Template.
28. And, for Gods sake, leave your job on good terms.
(You might need to go back).
(You might need to go back).
29. Write a thank you letter to your previous employer and thank them for theexperience and knowledge they have given you.
(They may pass you work).
Further Reading: Thank You Letter Help.
(They may pass you work).
Further Reading: Thank You Letter Help.
30. Type out your contracts with Word, and print on your new letter headed paper.
(Reread it, and reread it again. Ensure you haven’t made any mistakes from your lawyers original).
(Reread it, and reread it again. Ensure you haven’t made any mistakes from your lawyers original).
31. Write out a proposal template for your potential clients.
(It will save you a lot of time later).
Further Reading: Design Proposal Template.
(It will save you a lot of time later).
Further Reading: Design Proposal Template.
32. If your target is local business, have a look at the standard of web design in your area.
(Make sure you can match or super seed these standards).
Further Reading: The Monster List of Freelancing Job Sites.
(Make sure you can match or super seed these standards).
Further Reading: The Monster List of Freelancing Job Sites.
33. If your target is Worldwide, register with as many Designer Listing sites as you can.
(Its all about exposure, making yourself available).
Further Reading: “>http://webdesignfinders.net/.
(Its all about exposure, making yourself available).
Further Reading: “>http://webdesignfinders.net/.
34. Design your portfolio/homepage and launch.
(Nothing to complicated, just appealing and accessible).
Further Reading:5 Tasks You Should Stop Putting Off.
(Nothing to complicated, just appealing and accessible).
Further Reading:5 Tasks You Should Stop Putting Off.
35. List all the services that you offer on your portfolio/homepage.
(Be Honest.).
(Be Honest.).
36. On your contact page insert a simple form, and all other means of contact ( instant messenger, tumblr, Pownce…)
(Better than an just an email link.).
(Better than an just an email link.).
37. Email all your contacts and let them know that you are intending launching in X amount of weeks.
38. Post a letter (stating who you are and your services), with your business card, to some prominent businesses in your area.
(Get your name out there).
(Get your name out there).
39. Speak to some local Newspapers, and enquire about the price of advertising.
(Cheaper isn’t always better).
(Cheaper isn’t always better).
40. Try advertising online.
(If you have the money, you could try this route).
(If you have the money, you could try this route).
41. Any enquiries you receive, be prompt with your replies.
(Be professional).
Further Reading: Building Credibility: 11 Ways to Show You’re a Professional (Mason Hipp).
(Be professional).
Further Reading: Building Credibility: 11 Ways to Show You’re a Professional (Mason Hipp).
42. Decide wether you will charge hourly or by project.
(Maybe both).
Further Reading: Nine Factors to Consider When Determining Your Price(Collis Ta’eed).
(Maybe both).
Further Reading: Nine Factors to Consider When Determining Your Price(Collis Ta’eed).
43. Work out how much money you need to make in a year to make ends meet.
(Taking into account business expenses as well as living expenses).
(Taking into account business expenses as well as living expenses).
44. Don’t set your prices too high nor too low.
(Too low makes you look desperate).
Further Reading: Top Ten Signs You May Be Charging Too Little (Jack Knight).
(Too low makes you look desperate).
Further Reading: Top Ten Signs You May Be Charging Too Little (Jack Knight).
45. Speak to your accountant about your yearly plans, and monthly funds you hope to have at your disposal.
(Its all about planning).
(Its all about planning).
46. Speak to friends and family and warn them that you maybe going to work long hours.
(Make sure you always allocate time for them, all the same).
Further Reading: Balancing Work & Family (Allan Branch).
(Make sure you always allocate time for them, all the same).
Further Reading: Balancing Work & Family (Allan Branch).
47. Advertise.
(This is the beginning).
(This is the beginning).
48. Don’t take on too much work, too soon.
(You may rush projects, lowering the quality, thus your reputation).
Further Reading: Top 5 Freelancing Mistakes.
(You may rush projects, lowering the quality, thus your reputation).
Further Reading: Top 5 Freelancing Mistakes.
49. Take regular breaks.
(A breathe of fresh air and a coffee will do wonders for the mind).
10 Productivity Tips are Better Than 101 .
(A breathe of fresh air and a coffee will do wonders for the mind).
10 Productivity Tips are Better Than 101 .
50. Remember your customer services skills.
(Clients are always good for referrals and repeat business).
Further Reading: How to Deal With Upset Clients.
(Clients are always good for referrals and repeat business).
Further Reading: How to Deal With Upset Clients.
51. Most of your new work may not be a full Site Design.
(It maybe some small tweaking or developing for another design agency).
(It maybe some small tweaking or developing for another design agency).
52. Don’t design too adventurously with conservative companies…
(They will probably just want something simple for there users).
(They will probably just want something simple for there users).
53. …On the other hand try to enjoy your work and be CREATIVE.
(You will still have to work hard).
Further Reading:8 Web Design Mistakes That Developers Make.
(You will still have to work hard).
Further Reading:8 Web Design Mistakes That Developers Make.
So… anyone need the services of a Web Designer?
Essential Further Reading
Legalese for Freelancers: Creating a Contract
Top Ten Signs You May Be Charging Too Little
13 Breeds Of Freelancer And How To Up Your Game
101 Essential Freelancing Resources
Five Things To Do To (Or For) Your Accountant At Tax Time
5 Tasks You Should Stop Putting Off
8 Web Design Mistakes That Developers Make
10 Absolute “Nos!” for Freelancers
8 Common Misconceptions About Freelancers
Nine Factors to Consider When Determining Your Price
Balancing Work & Family
How to Deal With Upset Clients
Top Ten Signs You May Be Charging Too Little
13 Breeds Of Freelancer And How To Up Your Game
101 Essential Freelancing Resources
Five Things To Do To (Or For) Your Accountant At Tax Time
5 Tasks You Should Stop Putting Off
8 Web Design Mistakes That Developers Make
10 Absolute “Nos!” for Freelancers
8 Common Misconceptions About Freelancers
Nine Factors to Consider When Determining Your Price
Balancing Work & Family
How to Deal With Upset Clients
You want to be a web designer? | Web Designer - Defining the internet through beautiful design
You want to be a web designer? | Web Designer - Defining the internet through beautiful design
Web design is a highly competitive yet highly creative industry. It’s an opportunity to have users interacting directly with your work. You have their full attention, but not for long. With this in mind, it’s important that your sites make an impression while still offering a big dose of functionality and accessibility. Read on for some great advice on securing a career in the industry from several experienced web designers.
What abilities should I possess? What essential skills does a web designer need to have?
Nik Gill: You have to have a good eye for detail and keep in touch with modern styles. The key to user interface design is using all your skills to produce a design that will appeal to both your client and its customers.
Coen Grift: No web designer can call himself a web designer without using words. Of course, you’d have to know how to use Drop Shadows, while you’ve got to love those phat Bevels! But seriously, you need to know your software inside and out.
Nik Gill: You have to have a good eye for detail and keep in touch with modern styles. The key to user interface design is using all your skills to produce a design that will appeal to both your client and its customers.
Coen Grift: No web designer can call himself a web designer without using words. Of course, you’d have to know how to use Drop Shadows, while you’ve got to love those phat Bevels! But seriously, you need to know your software inside and out.
What about a portfolio? How do I build up a body of work to show prospective clients/employers?
Nate Kadlac: Start working on your own site or projects, and push yourself as best you can. Designing sites for small businesses is a good way to go, as it’s a quick way to earn some extra cash and add to your portfolio. If you’re working for an agency, make sure you have permission to showcase client work on your personal site.
Rob Alan: Do a couple of sites for free to get your hands dirty. They could be your own personal sites, redesigns of famous sites like Craigslist or eBay, maybe something for a friend. Don’t dive too deep or you’ll make promises you can’t keep and get yourself in trouble right off the bat. Keep it simple until you have a few under your belt.
Nate Kadlac: Start working on your own site or projects, and push yourself as best you can. Designing sites for small businesses is a good way to go, as it’s a quick way to earn some extra cash and add to your portfolio. If you’re working for an agency, make sure you have permission to showcase client work on your personal site.
Rob Alan: Do a couple of sites for free to get your hands dirty. They could be your own personal sites, redesigns of famous sites like Craigslist or eBay, maybe something for a friend. Don’t dive too deep or you’ll make promises you can’t keep and get yourself in trouble right off the bat. Keep it simple until you have a few under your belt.
How do I get myself some work experience? I would like to get a taste of the industry – how do you recommend doing this?
Coen Grift: Get an internship to teach you about the ins and outs about the profession. If that doesn’t work, you can always search online forums for work.
Rob Alan: Some agencies have internships or part-time positions available. Seek them out and become a code monkey for a while. To become the problem solver, there is no better situation than opening up a document you didn’t create to fix a browser quirk or code issue!
Freelance or in-house? Is it best to work freelance or for a company?
Nate Kadlac: If you’re just starting out, I wouldn’t recommend going freelance. The more people who know you the more it will help in the long run. The easiest way to meet people is to actually work for an agency or corporation.
Is the money any good? What’s the starting salary for a web designer?
Nik Gill: Salary pretty much depends on the size of
the company and the location. London salaries are always much more than the rest of the UK. Smaller companies will pay a lot less for a graduate than a larger company. A starting salary of £14,000-£16,000 for a junior designer would be about average in the Midlands. If you are freelance, you’re pretty much at the mercy of your pricing structure.
Coen Grift: Get an internship to teach you about the ins and outs about the profession. If that doesn’t work, you can always search online forums for work.
Rob Alan: Some agencies have internships or part-time positions available. Seek them out and become a code monkey for a while. To become the problem solver, there is no better situation than opening up a document you didn’t create to fix a browser quirk or code issue!
Freelance or in-house? Is it best to work freelance or for a company?
Nate Kadlac: If you’re just starting out, I wouldn’t recommend going freelance. The more people who know you the more it will help in the long run. The easiest way to meet people is to actually work for an agency or corporation.
Is the money any good? What’s the starting salary for a web designer?
Nik Gill: Salary pretty much depends on the size of
the company and the location. London salaries are always much more than the rest of the UK. Smaller companies will pay a lot less for a graduate than a larger company. A starting salary of £14,000-£16,000 for a junior designer would be about average in the Midlands. If you are freelance, you’re pretty much at the mercy of your pricing structure.
Any other tips?
Rob Alan: Strive to be the best at your craft, and never be afraid of a challenge or to take something on that doesn’t quite fit your job description. Find inspiration outside the web and play around with the limits, but always come back to usability and whether the site actually does what it needs to for the client or other purposes.
Coen Grift: Apply your own style, and don’t just go with the trends.
Anthony Goodwin: With the web evolving at such a rapid rate, the need to explore new techniques and new technologies is a good way to stay on top of your game. Have a look around and see what others are doing and how others are pushing the boundaries. Be inspired by others to push your own creativity to produce user-friendly and engaging web experiences, but more importantly embrace what you do – after all, this will shine through your work.
Nate Kadlac: Meet as many people as you can in your field, either by attending conferences or getting involved in local organisations. Understand that talent alone won’t always get you a job, rather the connections you have developed.
Nik Gill: Never stop trying to better yourself. Keep an eye on what everyone else is doing and ensure you don’t get left behind. Complacency is the biggest danger to a web designer; you should always keep learning new styles and keep yourself current and standing out. It’s a great career and for many, including myself, it can turn into a lifestyle choice!
Rob Alan: Strive to be the best at your craft, and never be afraid of a challenge or to take something on that doesn’t quite fit your job description. Find inspiration outside the web and play around with the limits, but always come back to usability and whether the site actually does what it needs to for the client or other purposes.
Coen Grift: Apply your own style, and don’t just go with the trends.
Anthony Goodwin: With the web evolving at such a rapid rate, the need to explore new techniques and new technologies is a good way to stay on top of your game. Have a look around and see what others are doing and how others are pushing the boundaries. Be inspired by others to push your own creativity to produce user-friendly and engaging web experiences, but more importantly embrace what you do – after all, this will shine through your work.
Nate Kadlac: Meet as many people as you can in your field, either by attending conferences or getting involved in local organisations. Understand that talent alone won’t always get you a job, rather the connections you have developed.
Nik Gill: Never stop trying to better yourself. Keep an eye on what everyone else is doing and ensure you don’t get left behind. Complacency is the biggest danger to a web designer; you should always keep learning new styles and keep yourself current and standing out. It’s a great career and for many, including myself, it can turn into a lifestyle choice!
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