Creative by Design
You might think imaginative people have their head in the clouds, but that creativity is crucial in software development. It is talented and creative people that can improvise solutions for complex challenges both within and outside the software development process.
Some creative jobs within the field of Information Technology include:
UX/UI Designer
Design, evaluate and optimize applications to improve ease of use and create the best user experience possible.
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Graphic Designer
Combines art and technology and graphic designers use a variety of design elements and techniques to create distinctive visuals for clients and companies. A graphic designer can work with print or digital media, and designs can be accomplished by hand or using computer software.
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Web Developer
Create and maintain websites and are responsible for the site's technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website's speed and how much traffic the site can handle.
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Frontend Developer
Builds the front-end portion of websites and web applications—the part users see and interact with.
02 Tools for the Task
Access an abundance of design and creative resources from one place. UI Goodies is the go-to platform for designers searching for tools, libraries, and inspiration.
Unlike similar applications, Affinity's suite of products are a flat and affordable rate. The super-smooth, feature-packed app is the choice of thousands of professional illustrators, web designers, game developers and other creatives looking to create high-quality concept art, print projects, logos, icons, UI designs, mock-ups and more.
Create your own palette in seconds with the Color Scheme Generator and browse tons of trending color schemes and FREE fonts. This a a great tool to help you get inspired by color and practice proper color theory!​
Create wireframes and protoypes for your software development projects. Figma is aimed at professional designers who need more advanced collaboration and prototyping features.
03 Principles of Design
