Graphic Design

Does a newspaper/magazines web design have anything to do with how may readers it gets?

A newspaper has a very distinct look and design to it, and magazines have become more about graphics and clear photos. But, when you read the newspaper online in the morning, does it have the same affect as reading it in print edition? The design of a web page, according to Adam Westbrook, a multimedia journalist in London, is the reason why people refuse to pay a fee for online news.

As Westbrook notes in his article, every news website has a similar format. A few columns, the middle column for the article and pictures and video on the side. The need for web designers is huge, and this article further proves that journalism students absolutely need to be aware of all the multimedia that embodies a story today. The New York Times online edition is formatted like a newspaper, perhaps that is why it's so popular?

Anyways, there are tons of employment opportunities when you know how to use software programs that are used for graphic design. I definitely need to put that on a to do list.