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The Difference Between Art and Design

web designArt and design are words which are often used interchangeably. Can you call a piece of graphic design a work of art? Can you say that a piece of art was made with a particular design in mind? So are they similar and can we consider them to be synonyms? No, they are worlds apart and their differences can be seen from a variety of angles.

The difference between art and design stems from the basic angle of purpose. The creator of a piece of art and the man who designs something, have totally different purposes in mind although they may look similar.

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  • 18 January 2010, 17:07
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Design Your Own Website

Your business is booming and you want to take it to the next level but are confused as to how. One of the most important things any business could have these days is a website. It gives people a chance to find you, to know what you do, how well you do it and how fast you can deliver. A website can also give the impression of authenticity, of reliability; it lets people know that you are serious about what you are doing. Even if you don’t feel like spending money on hiring someone to build you a website, you can always try to do it yourself. You won’t get it exactly right on the first try, but once your website is up there, all you will need to do is to tweak it here and there as time progresses and your needs evolve. Here are some of the steps you should take in order to build your own website.

The first thing you should do, and one of the most important, is to get a logo. You probably shouldn’t do this yourself, unless you know you are really good at it. Your best bet would be hiring a professional to do this for you. Even though you might not want to spend money on your whole website, a logo is very important, as it will be the first thing people see when visiting your site, and something they will identify your business with, so you want it to be as spiffy as possible. If you already have a logo, just make sure to get a vector impression of it so that you can later use it for your website as well as potential banners and other branding materials.

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