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Designers versus artists

November 6, 2024 by Philip Papeman


“What’s the difference between a designer and an artist?”

Purpose.


First off, we’re designers, not artists.

Design isn’t self-expression, it’s thoughtful discipline. Designers make things that solve problems within a set of constraints.

Sure, we get “creative” when we build stuff, but unlike artists, we work to solve real problems — not to present our personal view of the world.

Hint: Don’t hire an artist to build a website.


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About Philip Papeman

Philip Papeman is the proprietor of Ern Berck Digital, a web design studio in Chico, California. After successful careers in hospitality, broadcasting, and finance, his focus shifted to web design and development. Since 1999 he's been helping small businesses with thorny problems, entrepreneurs with great ideas, and everyone in between.

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