The Architects and Engineers of Internet Buildings
Have you ever imagined the Internet as some alternate dimension? It’s like a big, sprawling city with commercial, industrial, and residential areas. There are nicer parts and there are seedier parts (ever heard of the Deep Web?). There are districts that are highly populated, and there are places that barely have anybody in them.
Think of your website as your own building or house in the online world. Some websites are big and fancy, like those mansions that rich people and celebrities have. Some websites are small and simple. Some don’t have their own websites, but settle with their social media profiles. It’s kind of like condominium or apartment living, in a way. Or you could liken it to your own stall in a mall.
What does that make the people who conceptualize and create these “online buildings”? Don’t web designers and developers seem awfully familiar to architects and engineers?
Architects usually handle the aesthetic aspects of the structure. They think of how the building should look and designate which areas will have what purpose and so on. But they don't only just draw up floor plans, elevation views and perspectives. They can also plan out the plumbing, electrical, and structural layouts if they want-- although the engineers have more expertise on these matters.
Web designers also tackle the look of the website, just as architects do with real-life structures. They determine its overall feel, the theme and where to place the buttons, among other things.
When you think of it, a web design company is like an architectural firm, except they plan for structures on the Internet. They both operate under design principles. Both also need to stay updated on the latest trends and elements in their respective fields if they want have a steady flow of projects.
Web Development = Engineering
Now, if architectural offices are like companies that offer web design services, then web developers are the engineering and construction firms. Engineers are more about the technical side of construction. They tend to have more knowledge on the inner workings of buildings. That means the electrical wirings and devices, the plumbing, the structural integrity, and so forth.
The responsibility of applying the architect's designs during the construction phase also falls on the engineer's hands. Well, most of the time, at least. They will determine what is feasible to build with the laws of physics. They also figure out which materials are better suited for the structure, despite what the architect may think.
Just like web development, right? Developers are the ones who know more about which code to use for creating the website. A designer may be able to construct a website in their head, but it is the ones who have the know-how on programming that can make it an online reality.
The Web is really becoming some sort of an alternate universe, isn't it? We have counterparts for practically everything. We have the online counterparts of real-life jobs.
The architects and engineers of the Internet--it has a nice ring to it, no?
Think of your website as your own building or house in the online world. Some websites are big and fancy, like those mansions that rich people and celebrities have. Some websites are small and simple. Some don’t have their own websites, but settle with their social media profiles. It’s kind of like condominium or apartment living, in a way. Or you could liken it to your own stall in a mall.
What does that make the people who conceptualize and create these “online buildings”? Don’t web designers and developers seem awfully familiar to architects and engineers?
Architects and engineers work hand in hand in the design and construction of buildings. Sometimes they take on the responsibilities of the other profession, but as a whole, they have their own sets of skills and knowledge on how to go about things.
Web Design = Architecture
Architects usually handle the aesthetic aspects of the structure. They think of how the building should look and designate which areas will have what purpose and so on. But they don't only just draw up floor plans, elevation views and perspectives. They can also plan out the plumbing, electrical, and structural layouts if they want-- although the engineers have more expertise on these matters.
Web designers also tackle the look of the website, just as architects do with real-life structures. They determine its overall feel, the theme and where to place the buttons, among other things.
When you think of it, a web design company is like an architectural firm, except they plan for structures on the Internet. They both operate under design principles. Both also need to stay updated on the latest trends and elements in their respective fields if they want have a steady flow of projects.
Web Development = Engineering
Now, if architectural offices are like companies that offer web design services, then web developers are the engineering and construction firms. Engineers are more about the technical side of construction. They tend to have more knowledge on the inner workings of buildings. That means the electrical wirings and devices, the plumbing, the structural integrity, and so forth.
The responsibility of applying the architect's designs during the construction phase also falls on the engineer's hands. Well, most of the time, at least. They will determine what is feasible to build with the laws of physics. They also figure out which materials are better suited for the structure, despite what the architect may think.
Just like web development, right? Developers are the ones who know more about which code to use for creating the website. A designer may be able to construct a website in their head, but it is the ones who have the know-how on programming that can make it an online reality.
The Web is really becoming some sort of an alternate universe, isn't it? We have counterparts for practically everything. We have the online counterparts of real-life jobs.
The architects and engineers of the Internet--it has a nice ring to it, no?
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