No. 005, 7.5 X 5.5 size. 178 pp, $14.95US. ISBN# 1-58965-022-0. Author: CR Bell

Career Diary of a Web Designer is a 30-day glimpse of the daily life of a professional Web Designer working in the non-profit sector. Bell begins by detailing his background and the steps he took to get to where he is today including what college courses he took and the lessons he learned from freelancing. Next, he includes an outline of his current responsibilities and takes you into the office and through his daily routine. In Career Diary of a Web Designer you’ll find out what it takes to be successful in the web-design field and get a peek at some of the challenges that you will face on a day-to-day basis, including software issues, client requests, and staying up-to-date with technology. Bell also includes suggestions on how to stay creative within the confines of client requests as well as how to hone your skills to stay competitive in an ever-changing field. This book should be a first step for anyone considering web design as a career.

About the Author
C.R. Bell is a full-time Web Designer for a scientific and educational trade association. His responsibilities include the association web site and Intranet as well as planning and creating new web tools for use by the association’s staff and 15,000 members. He also does freelance work and has received multiple accolades for his work. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Studies and Multimedia Design from George Mason University.