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Design Education Resources
Learn more about the design world, design degrees, online design schools, and careers in design.
Also visit these other sections of DesignSchools.com for additional design resources to help you plan your design education and pursue your dreams of becoming a designer:
Design Career Profiles
Guide to Design Majors & Programs
Design Interviews
Design Education & Career Guidance
Design School Continuing Education
You may need extra training to stay on top of the technology. Continuing education programs can help. Read more »
Design Organizations
One of the best ways to find out about careers in design, and to network for future opportunities, is through professional associations. Read more »
Top 10 Qualities of a Great Designer
Successful designers have a shared set of qualities that help them create the best designs and satisfy the most discriminating clients. Read more »
Secret to an Effective Design Portfolio
In design, the portfolio is your trump card. Whether you’ve studied for twelve months or twelve years, the contents of your portfolio reveal what you bring to the table as a professional creative. Read more »
Guide to Design
An introduction to design careers, education, and the creative professionals who work in design, by Frederick H. Carlson, designer and illustrator. Read more »
Choosing a Design School
What specific qualities should you look for in a design school? Read more »
Online Design Degrees
Enjoy the convenenience of earning a design degree online. Podcast lectures, online chat, and new technologies enable learning geared for the online learner. Read more »
Studying Design Abroad
To study art beyond your country's borders can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Read more »
Additional Design Resources
Other resources that will help you with your educational and career development needs. Read more »