“YOU'VE ALREADY PROOF-TESTED THE ANSWER FOR YEARS”

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

A formal design degree is not necessarily required to build a successful creative career when years of experience, skills, self-study, and leadership already demonstrate professional ability. The 70-20-10 learning model suggests that most professional development comes from practical experience and relationships, with formal education accounting for a relatively small portion. Structured courses can still be valuable when they address a specific knowledge gap, build confidence, or support a desired career direction rather than simply validating an already proven career.