A term Flash Deseloper was first used by Adobe's Flash expert Jen deHaan and refers to those whose mastery of the Flash IDE distinguishes them as both designers and developers. Flash Deseloper is defined at Jen daHaan's newly registered domain as "One who, or that which, develops and designs.". This term is now used by many flash professionals to distinguish those who know both Flash IDE and ActionScript
Now it is used not only for Flash designers & developers! The term may also be used for any designer that also develops in any IDE!
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Are we designers or developers? ==
I used to call myself a “developer/designer”. It’s a bit confusing, and I still find it hard to know what to answer when someone asks me what I do for a living. Am I a Web designer? A Web developer? A Web programmer? All of them? Neither? It really is a difficult question to give a simple answer to.
My answer depends on who is asking, when, why, and under what circumstances. Sometimes I’ll say that “I work with the Web” or “I build websites”, both of which are true but don’t really say what I do. It would be easier to be able to give a short, simple, reasonably precise answer.
In a way I am very much a designer, despite doing little to no graphic design these days. Many make the mistake of thinking that design equals graphic design, but design is also about making things work. And since that is what I do, maybe I should call myself a Web designer.
I don’t though. “Web designer” to me is a job description that is badly tainted by my experiences from the dotcom bubble. It reminds me of the masses of unskilled people that were hired just because the big Web agencies wanted more employees. It also makes me think of hobbyists using the WYSIWYG mode of a cracked copy of Dreamweaver or GoLive to build sites. So I find it very hard to call myself a Web designer.
As an alternative, I’ve been using “Web developer” for some time. The problem with that is that many people assume that a Web developer does mostly back-end programming, which I don’t do a whole lot of. It does sound more professional than Web designer though.
What other options do we have? Well, there are titles like User interface programmer, Front-end developer, User experience architect (argh, I’m allergic to the phrase “user experience”), and others. There are many titles, but few that actually describe what I do in a way that makes it understandable to people who do not work in the Web industry.
Is this really a problem? Most of the time, no. But it is a bit awkward to not be able to tell the hairdresser or your neighbour what you do for a living and have them understand it. “I work with the Web” or “I build websites” seems to kind of work, but that doesn’t tell them if I do graphic design, programming, or both.
And so I would like to ask those reading this who do not really do graphic design, but mainly work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility two questions:
1. Do you consider yourself a designer or a developer?
2. Do you call yourself a designer or a developer?
If you’re up for it, feel free to motivate your answers.
Now it is used not only for Flash designers & developers! The term may also be used for any designer that also develops in any IDE!
==
Are we designers or developers? ==
I used to call myself a “developer/designer”. It’s a bit confusing, and I still find it hard to know what to answer when someone asks me what I do for a living. Am I a Web designer? A Web developer? A Web programmer? All of them? Neither? It really is a difficult question to give a simple answer to.
My answer depends on who is asking, when, why, and under what circumstances. Sometimes I’ll say that “I work with the Web” or “I build websites”, both of which are true but don’t really say what I do. It would be easier to be able to give a short, simple, reasonably precise answer.
In a way I am very much a designer, despite doing little to no graphic design these days. Many make the mistake of thinking that design equals graphic design, but design is also about making things work. And since that is what I do, maybe I should call myself a Web designer.
I don’t though. “Web designer” to me is a job description that is badly tainted by my experiences from the dotcom bubble. It reminds me of the masses of unskilled people that were hired just because the big Web agencies wanted more employees. It also makes me think of hobbyists using the WYSIWYG mode of a cracked copy of Dreamweaver or GoLive to build sites. So I find it very hard to call myself a Web designer.
As an alternative, I’ve been using “Web developer” for some time. The problem with that is that many people assume that a Web developer does mostly back-end programming, which I don’t do a whole lot of. It does sound more professional than Web designer though.
What other options do we have? Well, there are titles like User interface programmer, Front-end developer, User experience architect (argh, I’m allergic to the phrase “user experience”), and others. There are many titles, but few that actually describe what I do in a way that makes it understandable to people who do not work in the Web industry.
Is this really a problem? Most of the time, no. But it is a bit awkward to not be able to tell the hairdresser or your neighbour what you do for a living and have them understand it. “I work with the Web” or “I build websites” seems to kind of work, but that doesn’t tell them if I do graphic design, programming, or both.
And so I would like to ask those reading this who do not really do graphic design, but mainly work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility two questions:
1. Do you consider yourself a designer or a developer?
2. Do you call yourself a designer or a developer?
If you’re up for it, feel free to motivate your answers.
Defied is an active punk rock band from Long Beach/Wilmington, California. They were formed in December 2001 by guitarist, George Romano; bassist, Melvin Trinidad; and drummer, Manuel Mora. Defied soon inducted Brian Zuniga as lead vocalist in February 2002. They soon recorded an independently produced, self-titled EP in 2003. In early 2004, second guitarist Regan Cacho, joined the band's lineup. Defied approaches punk rock with influences of heavy metal, hardcore punk, rock n' roll, and blues.
In mid 2004, Smelvis Records (formed by Elvis Cortez of Left Alone) added Defied to their independent label along with numerous underground bands in southern California. They have since recorded a split record with ska/punk band Matamoska under the label's name and has played many shows including venues such as the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA; The Allen Theatre in South Gate, California; and BB King's Club in Universal City, California.
The band released their newest EP in January of 2007 which can be purchased from interpunk.com and downloadpunk.com.
Band members
*Brian Zuniga - Lead Vocals
*George Romano - Guitar/Vocals
*Regan Cacho - Guitar
*Melvin Trinidad - Bass Guitar
*Manuel Mora - Drums
Discography
*Defied (EP), Independent, 2003.
*Backyard City Rockers (Compilation), Smelvis Records, 2004.
*Defied/Matamoska (Split), Smelvis Records, 2004.
*Kiss of Death (Unreleased single), Independent, 2005.
*Defied (EP), Independent, 2007.
In mid 2004, Smelvis Records (formed by Elvis Cortez of Left Alone) added Defied to their independent label along with numerous underground bands in southern California. They have since recorded a split record with ska/punk band Matamoska under the label's name and has played many shows including venues such as the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA; The Allen Theatre in South Gate, California; and BB King's Club in Universal City, California.
The band released their newest EP in January of 2007 which can be purchased from interpunk.com and downloadpunk.com.
Band members
*Brian Zuniga - Lead Vocals
*George Romano - Guitar/Vocals
*Regan Cacho - Guitar
*Melvin Trinidad - Bass Guitar
*Manuel Mora - Drums
Discography
*Defied (EP), Independent, 2003.
*Backyard City Rockers (Compilation), Smelvis Records, 2004.
*Defied/Matamoska (Split), Smelvis Records, 2004.
*Kiss of Death (Unreleased single), Independent, 2005.
*Defied (EP), Independent, 2007.
Deep Red Meteor is an indie band from Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Formed in 2003, they are an indie rock trio consisting of Jason Millar (Guitar/Vocals), and Nicolas Lavoie (Bass).
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Dead City Radio is a five-piece Scottish-Canadian pop-rock band. The band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2003 after vocalists Neil Johnston and Leigh Pepin passed each other by in local songwriter nights, and suitably impressed by each other's style, decided to press ahead with a full-scale band. The band's initial line-up comprised Leigh (guitar), Neil (guitar), Katie Edwards (keyboards) and Robert Calder (drums). This original quartet recorded the mini-album Late Nite Transmissions in early 2004 to no small acclaim from the notoriously difficult Scottish indie scene. However, musical differences soon led to Katie leaving the band, only to be replaced by a namesake, Katie Sweeney who took over keyboard duties. Bassist John Daly joined the band on a full time basis in late 2004. The band recorded a single, the WOW! signal, in April 2005. Technical difficulties held up the release of the single, but after its eventual release in November 2005, it received numerous mentions on Scottish indie end-of-year award lists.
The band have also shown their sympathetic side on many occasions, racking up an amazing six charity shows at the beginning of 2005, supporting causes from Tsunami relief to homeless charities. Their live shows have become somewhat legendary due to the band's inclination for dressing up and, in some cases, undressing.
Dead City Radio have recently began recording their fourth Cd, appropriately at 4th Street studios on Glasgow's South Side. The CD is expected to hit the shops later in the year. There has also been rumours of Major label interest in local press.
Discography
*2004 Late Nite Transmissions released on: DC Records catalogue no: DC1
**1. Marching Off to War
**2. Little Song of Hope
**3. All Eyelashes
**4. Just a Moment
**5. Right by You
**6. Jodiendo
*2005 the WOW! signal released on: DC Records catalogue no: DC2
**1. Teardrops and Treachery
**2. One Mistake
**3. Fear Not! (These Wicked Times)
*2006 Pop Rocks + Soda = KABOOM! released on: DC Records catalogue no: DC43
**1. Indie Chick (Short-Arsed Butchery)
**2. Dr. Livingstone
**3. 1,000,000 Ideas
**4. Dangerous Times
**5. The Stars Surround Us
**some pressings of the single contain a bonus track, a full-length version of Indie Chick
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Dead City Radio is a five-piece Scottish-Canadian pop-rock band. The band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2003 after vocalists Neil Johnston and Leigh Pepin passed each other by in local songwriter nights, and suitably impressed by each other's style, decided to press ahead with a full-scale band. The band's initial line-up comprised Leigh (guitar), Neil (guitar), Katie Edwards (keyboards) and Robert Calder (drums). This original quartet recorded the mini-album Late Nite Transmissions in early 2004 to no small acclaim from the notoriously difficult Scottish indie scene. However, musical differences soon led to Katie leaving the band, only to be replaced by a namesake, Katie Sweeney who took over keyboard duties. Bassist John Daly joined the band on a full time basis in late 2004. The band recorded a single, the WOW! signal, in April 2005. Technical difficulties held up the release of the single, but after its eventual release in November 2005, it received numerous mentions on Scottish indie end-of-year award lists.
The band have also shown their sympathetic side on many occasions, racking up an amazing six charity shows at the beginning of 2005, supporting causes from Tsunami relief to homeless charities. Their live shows have become somewhat legendary due to the band's inclination for dressing up and, in some cases, undressing.
Dead City Radio have recently began recording their fourth Cd, appropriately at 4th Street studios on Glasgow's South Side. The CD is expected to hit the shops later in the year. There has also been rumours of Major label interest in local press.
Discography
*2004 Late Nite Transmissions released on: DC Records catalogue no: DC1
**1. Marching Off to War
**2. Little Song of Hope
**3. All Eyelashes
**4. Just a Moment
**5. Right by You
**6. Jodiendo
*2005 the WOW! signal released on: DC Records catalogue no: DC2
**1. Teardrops and Treachery
**2. One Mistake
**3. Fear Not! (These Wicked Times)
*2006 Pop Rocks + Soda = KABOOM! released on: DC Records catalogue no: DC43
**1. Indie Chick (Short-Arsed Butchery)
**2. Dr. Livingstone
**3. 1,000,000 Ideas
**4. Dangerous Times
**5. The Stars Surround Us
**some pressings of the single contain a bonus track, a full-length version of Indie Chick