In recent years — whether intentionally or not — I’ve already had some involvement in digital branding. I’ve created social media graphics, and at times even web visuals. But the first “real” websiteI poured my heart into (and every bit of creative energy I had at the time) was my husband’s.
I’m not exactly proud to show it off today 😄 — but of course somedaaaaay I’ll redesign itYou know what they say — the shoemaker’s children always go barefoot.
Back then, I found the whole process exciting — I learned new software, dove into visual logic, and discovered a bunch of new concepts and tools. But over time, that initial enthusiasm slowly faded
A few years ago, Cupid’s arrow struck again — but this time, there was a line of code at the tip. I started taking web design seriously again. I began completely self-taught: Udemy courses, feedback from friends in the field, and, of course, the books of Péter Sertfőző were my main guides.
I kept learning more and more, but at the same time, I started to feel something I think many people can relate to: I reached a point where I finally knew what I didn’t know.At that point, wandering alone was no longer an option — so I joined a WordPress-based web design course, where I found a supportive and like-minded group.
It didn’t just take my visual design skills further — it also introduced me to the world of site building as wellwhere it’s not just about making something look good — it also has to work.
For me, web design is like digital interior design. It’s about shaping, organizing, and storytelling — all while relying on a technical foundation that brings everything to life.
Of course, being a web designer isn’t always sunshine and pixel-perfect happiness. 😄 There are days when I stare at a button for three hours because “it’s not contrasty enoughor when the client’s entire brief is basically: “Make it modern, but not too modern — more like vintage, but still youthful, and very unique… just don’t stray too far from the template.”
Finding the balance between design and functionality is sometimes like juggling cubes that keep changing size. And on top of that, it’s not enough to design something beautiful and clever — it has to work on every device, in every browser, and in every possible situation..
And that’s not even mentioning those moments when a plugin update makes the entire site collapse like a house of cards in front of a fan. 😄
Then came the moment when I was finally building my own website.ou know, when you’re not working for someone else, not helping to bring someone else’s dream to life, but trying to shape your own voice instead..
It’s a completely different experience. Much more personal, much slower (because you redesign everything ten times), and of course much harder — because making decisions about yourself is always the hardest.
But then one day it’s just there in front of you: a functioning website that tells your story,in your style, built around your system — and that moment is hard to compare to anything else. It feels like finally having order in your digital home.
And of course, it’s not finished. It’s never finished. But now it finally feels like home..
Maybe it’s exactly these challenges that make this profession so lovable.Because with every problem you solve, you become a little more skilled, a little more patient, a little more experienced. And behind every working website, there’s a story — one with struggles, swearing, joy, and a whole lot of learning. 🙂
Now, I’m not just experimenting anymore — I’m consciously building my place in this world. I’m still far from being “finished” (though does that concept even exist?), but one thing I know for sure: this field is mine, too. 🙂
