Jump from graphic to web design in seven easy steps

If you recently graduated from an expensive design school, or are an aspiring self-taught designer who wants to dive head first into the exciting world of web design but are too afraid of the jargon, tech people and CSS, stop!

To be relevant in the 21st-century, you have to be multidisciplinary. More importantly, the demand for web designers is high even in the crappy economy we are in.

I recently shared my seven steps to becoming a user experience focused graphic designer with 500 graphic designers at the HOW Interactive Design Conference. The audience consisted of a wide range of designers – some who were print only and others who did print and web. They all shared the same resounding experience – they’ve all faced challenges with web projects, whether it be code conundrums, difficult interactions with programmers, or setting and managing client expectations.

Does any of this sound familiar?

What is the secret to becoming a successful user experience-focused designer? Here are the seven steps:

1. Stop saying that it's about tech

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