The first thing you need to understand is that, unlike a static canvas where your "vision" will remain unchanged, the web browser is very dynamic and your designs have to morph to fit and look good at a variety of sizes and proportions. In this way it might be more challenging than painting. But, of course, a designer has to have an eye for colors, balance, placement, etc., so it's just a matter of transferring these talents to a different canvas, and figuring out how to use this new canvas' features to your advantage.

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Posted by SpartyGator

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:11 am to Hu_Flung_Pu

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What are some of the places you learned Web Development for GIS type applications?

I actually don't know, i'm not quite into that

From what I've gathered recently, the WebMapping has been pretty big with ArcGIS Online (although I've worked with both them and Google for other stuff, albeit I'm not an expert). I've been exposed to JavaScript from some GIS stuff I've done. I've seen quite a few listings for silverlight

Like I said, I've got a lot of learning to do in the GIS field

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:13 am to SG_Geaux

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I have a fascination with how people's brain work and how they arrive at decisions.

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Posted by InVolNerable

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:23 am to SG_Geaux

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Sometimes I think I should should have gone into psychology instead of computers

Computational Theory of Mind

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Posted by gamemc

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:41 am to mizzoukills

As far as Design goes, you really can just start drawing page layouts on a piece of paper, MS Paint, Photoshop, etc. The designers I know mostly do contract work. They create logos and mockups/wireframes for businesses that have developers on staff to do the programming side of things.

If you're interested in development, you should get your feet wet by going through the beginner HTML/CSS course at https://www.codecademy.com/tracks/web.

I think being able to design and at least do front-end development (HTML/CSS/Javascript) will be very useful in landing a full-time job. Plus before you find a development job, you can make decent cash on the side by creating basic informational websites for businesses in your area.

Edit: Oh and just for fun, check out codebabes.com and learn to code while checkin' out babes

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Posted by mizzoukills

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:47 am to SG_Geaux

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No reason other than my own curiosity to be honest. I have a fascination with how people's brain work and how they arrive at decisions.

Perhaps I'm wrong, but I get the sense that you find it absurd that someone could actually be interested in a field that they have no previous experience in.

If that is the case, how do you explain people who suddenly enter law or med school at 40 or 50 years old with no prior experience in said field of study, or people who decide to make a drastic career change?'

If anything, I'd say you're fortunate to have been afforded the opportunity to learn about computers at a very early age and to turn that passion into a career.

If anything, I'm more interested in that type of individual...the person who always knew what he/she would do as a career and their follow thru to make that life choice reality.

I guess I envy you quite a bit.

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