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Web Technologies

Web designers plan and design, as well as test websites, maintaining them, incorporating third party platforms, and integrating social media platforms. Web design is a key skill in a world that increasingly places social media at the heart of a modern platform.

The fundamentals of this skill include knowledge of, and expertise in, the technology and codes behind websites, user interface planning, usability design and site administration. Creative skills are also important; the use of colour, layout and graphics on the finished pages can define a successful website. To excel, web designers must also have a strong grasp of copyright law and a well-developed personal code of ethics. In addition, understanding cyber security is increasingly relevant. Good communication skills, coupled with research techniques and a grasp of target audiences, markets and trends will ensure initial client satisfaction and credibility for web designers.

Web designers can become self-employed, or can work for a web design agency. Employment of professionals in this area is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and expansion of ecommerce.

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Competitors and results

Un-Ho Lee

Korea

737

Pranav Udayark Nutalapati

India

733

Nicolas Ettlin

Switzerland

733

I-CHIH LIN

Chinese Taipei

732

Fun facts

The world’s first-ever website info.cern.ch was launched by the British scientist Tim Berners-Lee in 1990. The website featured the description of the new technology.

The first graphical web browser Mosaic supporting image viewing was released in 1993, enabling adding eye-catching pictures to the monotonous text content of the websites.

The introduction of HTML 4.0 in 1997 made the Internet international through adoption of a universal character set supported by users around the world.

In 2010, the web designer Ethan Marcotte invented the responsive web design. He suggested using the same content, but in different layouts designed to adapt to different screen sizes.

What happens during a skill competition?
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Competitors receive a test project
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Competitors execute a test project and deliver a complete/incomplete work by a stated deadline
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A group of Experts assesses competitors’ test projects in accordance with WSI standarts
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Results are calculated via information system and a list of winners is generated
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Winners are awarded during a Closing Ceremony

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