Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread Andrew Cunningham
John Horner wrote: I've noticed that a lot of articles about web design seem to assume that the web developer/designer is working in the commercial sector, and often it's assumed that we're freelance too. I'd argue that not only the articles, but some of the tools and CMS are more aimed at

RE: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread Andrew Boyd
Hi, I am currently Canberra-based and tend to more government than corporate work - I think that this is just the nature of the local market. I've worked in corporate environments in the past, but nowadays mostly government. Best regards, Andrew Andrew Boyd Consultant SMS Management

Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread Barney Carroll
Public, and I work with a small team of specialists. As far as I see it, the public sector is fairly serious and strong transferable competencies are demanded from you. As such you tend to get less nonsense communication with clients, you're constantly developing a more honest expertise, and

RE: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread James Leslie
I work for a commercial agency making microsites and have done freelancing in the private sector too. I haven't to date worked in the Public sector and don't anticipate doing so. I think the private sector probably allows more creative freedom (taking into account company branding) and less

Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread Rick Lecoat
On 12/9/07 (06:17) John said: So I wonder, how many people on this list are in the commercial sector and how many are in the non-profit / public / government / education sector? I'm a one-man design studio (can't quite stand the 'boutique' label ;-) and as such I work for whoever brings their

RE: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread Mohamed Jama
I work for commercial agency that handles both government and public work M. Jama big:interactive 91 Princedale Road Holland Park London W11 4NS Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Direct: +44 (0)20 7313 2262 www.biggroup.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-12 Thread ben van 't ende [netcreators]
Hi, I work for a commercial agency that has government and public clients. gRTz ben John Horner wrote: I've noticed that a lot of articles about web design seem to assume that the web developer/designer is working in the commercial sector, and often it's assumed that we're freelance too.

Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-11 Thread Jermayn Parker
I am personally both!! I do not think many people stay in the one field and most 'swing' between corporate and government/ school etc On 9/12/07, John Horner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that a lot of articles about web design seem to assume that the web developer/designer is

RE: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-11 Thread Webb, KerryA
John asked: So I wonder, how many people on this list are in the commercial sector and how many are in the non-profit / public / government / education sector? More importantly, how would you classify yourself g Kerry (ACT Government)

Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-11 Thread Jixor - Stephen I
Yes I'm sure too that would be the norm. Jermayn Parker wrote: I am personally both!! I do not think many people stay in the one field and most 'swing' between corporate and government/ school etc On 9/12/07, * John Horner* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've

Re: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-11 Thread JonMarc Wright
So I wonder, how many people on this list are in the commercial sectorand how many are in the non-profit / public / government / education sector? Interesting question. I for one am in both sectors. I am a technology consultant and I have various clients that have me employed handling their

RE: [WSG] How many of us are public and how many private?

2007-09-11 Thread Frank Palinkas
Hi John, Thought I'd send this off-list to you: Commercial Sector: I build web-based tech documentation for the development division of an international logistics/supply chain company - Supergroup Trading Ltd in South Africa (can't wait to get outta here). Non-profit Sector: I produce gratis