Web design and web development are often used interchangeably. However these terms refers to unique aspects involved in the process of creating a website and making it accessible to the audience over internet. Learn the difference between web designing and web development by going through this slide. You will also find how the job of a web designer is different from a web developer by understanding the programing language and tasks involved in both these professions.

1. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
WEB DESIGNING
&
WEB DEVELOPMENT

2. Public Perception
How most people use these terms.

3. They Are Used Interchangeably
▪ Generally, web development is considered as an
umbrella term for a list of tasks that go into the
development of a website.
▪ Google treats the keyword web design and web
development almost similarly
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4. Difference Between Web Design & Web Development
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▪ Web development is a
technical function
▪ It includes server-side
programming, database
management, etc.
▪ Programming skills
includes PHP, .NET,
Python, Ruby etc
▪ Web design is an artistic
function
▪ It includes graphic
designing and UI/UX
designs
▪ Programming skills
includes HTML, CSS and
Java Script
Web Design Web Development

5. Process Involved In Website
Creation
Briefing > Wireframe > Web Designing > Web
Development > Testing
It all starts with the client’s briefing on their requirement.
The web designer listens to the requirement and prepares a
wireframe* of the website.
Following approval, they then create page designs of the website
The web developer takes it up from there and transforms the designs
into a working website.
The output is then put for testing to detect and correct flaws or bugs.
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6. WHAT DOES
WEB DESIGNERS DO?

7. Following Are Some of the Tasks of Web
Designers
▪ The web designer initiates the process of website building by drawing a
wireframe* of the website according to the requirements.
▪ He creates a prototype of the website by simulating the real
functionalities
▪ He finalizes the UI and UX of the website and ensures it interests the site
users and sticks to the client’s requirements
▪ He is in charge of choosing the right typography, color schemes and
layout of website
▪ He helps the developer understand the design and requirement better
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8. WHAT DOES
WEB DEVELOPERS DO?

9. Following Are Some of the Tasks of Web
Developers
▪ The job of a developer starts after the design is created.
▪ He creates the internal structure of the website and makes it working
▪ He facilitates transfer of data between the browser and server
▪ He works closely with the web designers to make the website functional
▪ He is responsible for writing testable and efficient codes and must be
proficient in server-side programming languages like Python, Ruby on
Rails, PHP, Java, ASP, ASP.NET
▪ He should be specialized in database management systems such as
MySQL, Oracle, etc.
▪ He takes care of the framework, server-side functions, business logic and
API integration of a website 9

10. Thank You
This slide is prepared by Global Media Insight, a web
design company based in Dubai.
Checkout our web design services here,
link: https://www.globalmediainsight.com/web-
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