397 - Life as a Corporate Web Designer with Chris Webb

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

When I began my career in web design, my initial goal was to “get a job” as a web designer for an agency or corporation…until I realized corporate life is NOT for me.

But that’s me, I enjoy the world of risk and reward of freelancing and entrepreneurship, whereas the freelance lifestyle is NOT for everyone.

So today I’m thrilled to share the conversation I had with Chris Webb, who’s had a long career as a web designer and developer as an agency and corporate web designer. But Chris also does freelance on the side, so he has a unique perspective on the pros and cons of freelancer vs agency vs corporate web designers.

What makes this convo extra special is that Chris has been a close personal friend of mine since early high school. I looked up to him big-time when I first got started in design because he was “the cool agency designer,” and he mentored me in many ways in those early days. So to be able to have him on the show now, 16 years later, is an awesome, full-circle moment for us both 🙂

Freelance web designer, agency web designer or corporate web designer – what’s right for you?

Let me know after this convo!

Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned, along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/397

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1. Introduction to Web Design Career Paths (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Chris Webb: 20+ Years Experience (00:11:56)

3. From Art School to Corporate Design (00:18:04)

4. Agency vs Corporate Design Stress (00:28:39)

5. Corporate Design: Stagnation or Growth? (00:37:24)

6. AI's Impact on Corporate Design (00:46:56)

7. Tools and Technology Evolution (00:57:58)

8. Personal Growth and Career Boundaries (01:07:07)