Web Developer vs. Web Designer This Tutorial is perfect for individuals or companies looking to hire someone to develop a website. You'll be better educated when deciding the right person to do the right job. The best way to describe the differences between "Developers" and "Designers" is to relate the jobs of the people it takes to build a house. If you're somewhat familar with the contruction business than this will make perfect sense, otherwise skip the rest of this paragraph. Web Developers are much like the Architects and the Engineers (more technical & theoretical stuff), while Web Designers are much more like the Framers, Plumbers, and Electricians (they do much more tangable work). As a side note the term "Web Master" could be compared to someone with the title General Contrator (someone who can do it all, not tied to a specific area). Read more...