Here's something that might surprise you: more than a third of professional designers don't have a formal design degree. Yep, you read that right.
A survey of 10,000 freelancers carried out by 99design by Vista revealed that 36% had never set foot in a traditional design classroom, even though they have thriving design careers and regular clients. Even better? Two-thirds of these self-made creatives said that they’ve never experienced any negative reactions from either clients or employers as a result.
So if you're wondering whether you need to shell out thousands for art school or if there’s another way to make it as a famous graphic designer, you're asking the right questions. The truth is, there's no single "right" way to become a designer anymore, so let's break down your options.
