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Ethical template use in Web Design

Nov 11, 2009 11:25 AM

I am primarily a print designer who is expanding into web. In the process of learning about the vast resources available it has become apparent that the gap between custom design (from scratch) and building a site from found elements (templates, scripts etc.) is huge. My question is, at what level can a designer use these found elements and still claim the design?

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    1. Marian Driscoll,
    Nov 12, 2009 5:50 AM   in reply to Jenn2133
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    In regard to 'claiming a design', you'd have to read the license for each template or component. Some require that a visible credit appears at the bottom of the page, some require a credit remain hidden as an HTML comment, some allow you to do whatever you want.

     

    The value of a designer is assembling everything into a single product. It is rare to find a site where all HTML/JS/CSS was created by a single person. A print designer uses pre-made components as well: fonts, clip art, stock photos.

     
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    2. MoneyTopList,
    Dec 6, 2009 10:05 AM   in reply to Jenn2133
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    People are hiring web designer because they want unique design. It is very easy to find some free website templates for anybody so I would make the design from scratch.         

     
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    3. CanonBoy,
    Dec 15, 2009 2:00 PM   in reply to Jenn2133
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    Look at the print world and art direction. So many times, a fantastic editorial opening is really an awesome illustration and even though someone might have art directed it, the illustrator is the hero.

     

    However, neither Mozart nor Beethoven came up with the 12 notes of western music but look at what they do with those notes!

     
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    4. klik rudi,
    Dec 15, 2009 11:59 PM   in reply to Jenn2133
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    Dont claim web designer, if make a template. If customized n change original template  >50% you re a web design.

     
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