Why Hiring a Web Designer with Graphic Design Experience Makes All the Difference
In today’s digital-first world, your website is often the first impression your brand makes. It's your shopfront, your pitch, and your portfolio — all rolled into one. So, when it comes to building a website, investing in one that not only functions well but looks exceptional is crucial. This is where hiring a web designer with formal graphic design training and real-world industry experience can give you a serious advantage.
1. Design that Goes Beyond Templates
Anyone can drag and drop elements into a template. But a designer with a background in graphic design understands how to design with purpose. They know how to balance form and function, creating visual hierarchy, harmony, and user flow that elevates your brand — rather than just filling in blanks.
With our graphic design expertise, you’re not getting just another generic website — you’re getting a site that’s custom-designed with your brand identity, message, and audience in mind.
2. Stronger Visual Branding
Graphic designers are trained to think in systems — not just about individual web pages, but how everything works together as part of a larger visual brand. From your logo placement and typography choices to the colour palette and layout structure, a designer with graphic design roots knows how to create a consistent, compelling visual experience across your entire site.
This consistency builds trust and recognition — two things essential for converting visitors into customers.
3. User-Centered Design Thinking
Graphic design isn’t just about making things look nice — it’s about communicating effectively. A designer trained in this discipline will have a keen understanding of how visual elements impact user behavior. They think about:
How quickly users can understand what the site is about
Whether the call-to-action stands out
How the content is organised for easy scanning
And how to avoid clutter that leads to confusion
This kind of thinking results in websites that not only look great but work better.
4. Attention to Detail That Matters
Experienced graphic designers are meticulous. Whether it’s refining typography for maximum readability, ensuring every image aligns properly, or adjusting spacing for a clean, professional finish — these small details add up to a polished final product.
Designers without this background might overlook the subtleties that elevate a website from “okay” to outstanding.
5. A Deeper Creative Toolkit
Years of experience in the graphic design industry mean Get Going Design has skills that go beyond basic web layouts — think custom illustrations, icon design, print-ready graphics, and more. These can be seamlessly integrated into your site to create a unique, cohesive brand experience.
When needed, we can also prepare branded assets for use across other channels like social media, email marketing, and advertising — ensuring your web presence is part of a broader, professionally designed ecosystem.
Final Thoughts
If you're serious about making a strong impression online, don’t settle for just a web technician. Hire Get Going Design who understands why design works, not just how to make it.
A web designer with graphic design qualifications and real-world creative experience brings more than just technical skill — they bring vision, strategy, and the ability to communicate your brand with clarity and style. And in an increasingly visual and competitive digital world, that’s exactly what your business needs to stand out.
Derek O’Brien
Owner/Web Designer Get Going Design
