Comments on: Is it Wrong for a Graphic Designer’s Website to use a Template?

By: Shawn Garcia

Shawn Garcia — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:23:29 +0000

In my opinion it is not wrong to use a template as long as you have the permission to use. Additionally, When you use a skeleton template to start off your design, input your ideas, add your personality, it becomes originally yours. As a designer, you have to make your design as unique and as interesting as possible. In that way, you will have tons of prospect clients willing to hire you as their web designer.
Thank you for such an interesting discussion. I enjoyed reading your views on the matter.

By: GreenTent Design

GreenTent Design — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:07:19 +0000

I think having your original design on your site will work best. It will give your clients an idea of what you’re all about and what you are capable of doing.But then, they cannot see all that by just viewing your site. Most serious clients take time out to actually discuss with you. That’s when you really get to show your stuff. So what am I saying? I think there’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking advantage of the conveniences that a web template offers. It’s just better if you use your original design.

By: T shirt fan

T shirt fan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:05:08 +0000

I agree with Tolumi, A graphic designer is showcasing designs ON their website, where as a website designer is showcasing their website.

Not smart to use a template for your design unless you have some heavy customization skills.

By: ginnie barnet

ginnie barnet — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:09:07 +0000

I personally don’t see any problem with templates, but I do agree with Brian on one point. If you are advertising yourself as a designer, your site should be unique and original.

By: Trevor Collins

Trevor Collins — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:44:19 +0000

AS long as the designer makes it relevant and the sight is everything the customer wants, what is the problem?

By: IT Support Bristol

IT Support Bristol — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:16:45 +0000

I dont think its a good or bad thing, templates allow you to reduce costs for clients – as long as they know the options at hand and dont believe what they are getting is unique its fine.

By: hohnerman

hohnerman — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:17:30 +0000

Here is my 2 cents worth. As a graphic designer I think that web design has a long way to go before any of it is original. I have looked at many, many websites and think that I have seen just a hand full that are creative and original. I know that someday soon technology will allow for more font, color and layout choices but for now I am hardly willing to call it an art form. The only creative part of most websites is the graphic content. So I guess my answer to the question is yes it’s ok to use templates, at least until they reinvent the wheel.

By: sticker

sticker — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:12:30 +0000

I dont think so, because it is rightful way for a beginner to get practice by downloading templates and work according to the them.

By: Zyva

Zyva — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:36:39 +0000

I think it’s not wrong for web designer using themes. But I think, it will good for him to design his own themes or template

By: Graphic Design Wigan

Graphic Design Wigan — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:31:38 +0000

Hi Tara,
That’s a really great question and it’s very interesting to see other peoples responses and opinions. My view is I don’t think it is wrong to use a template as long as you have customized it to a point where you have made it your own. Graphic designers can be very busy these days and to take some of the work away using an existing template can be a godsend instead of designing coding etc your taking away weeks of work! but as long as you make it your own i don’t think their is anything wrong with that.

Regards
Taz