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  • #41569
    condimen
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    Hey everyone!

    I’ve been learning web design on my own for four years and I want to make a living out of it.

    I have learnt a lot of things reading web design articles and blogs and I even have a [Tuts+](http://tutspremium.com) membership, so I’m not sure if it’s going to be of some benefit getting a design degree, but I haven’t done too much stuff to “prove” my skills.
    Actually, I made a website a couple years ago ([la-almohada.com](http://la-almohada.com)) and right now I’m re-designing a small blog for a friend (vicia2.com). Of course I also made my website ([condimen.com](http://condimen.com)).

    Do you think is possible with my experience? Do you know any place to start, some internships perhaps? Or do you think I should get a degree?

    Thanks!!

    Find me on twitter [@condimen](http://twitter.com/condimen).

    #118873
    chrisburton
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    As in a degree for Graphic Design? I wouldn’t go for a degree in Web Design as most classes are outdated. Students will even tell you this. It may help you build your portfolio but so can creating your own projects.

    #118874
    condimen
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    That is the feeling I have. Looking to web design courses, I can learn more by reading some articles…
    You mean I should work on my own projects so I can get experience, right?

    #118878
    chrisburton
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    Correct.

    #118879
    condimen
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    Ok. So no way I can get some kind of job with my current experience?

    #118880
    chrisburton
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    I’m sure you could. You just have to look, put yourself out there. You can find jobs and work remotely.

    #118894
    croydon86
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    I agree with @chrisburton. As a graphic design graduate myself, it is my own self-teaching that has got me jobs with companies, not my degree.

    Carry on learning and build more websites. The more websites you build, the more you learn, and the more work you have to show your potential employer.

    #118951
    condimen
    Participant

    Thanks guys, you were really helpful!

    Merry Christmas!

    #118998
    djdaniel150
    Member

    Education is great, but real world experience is the real key to being good at it. Another thing to consider that many company’s won’t hire someone without a degree, Microsoft being one of them, regardless of the position. Also, college makes us appreciate hard work, and I honestly couldn’t have done all I have without that experience. You probably should just do what feels right for you.

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