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    To everyone here who thinks you don't need a degree but have one anyway: why did you get one? I'm genuinely curious. I have my own reasons (for myself) and theories (about other people), of course, but I'm interested to hear from people in the industry.

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    • I got a degree to LEARN about design, and to build a portfolio. I got both.monospaced
    • I almost did an MA but decided against it because it wasn't really my thing.Jaline
    • raw talent isn't enough
      it needs practice, learning how to engage in a systematic design process, learning design history.      Nadooy
    • I'm still studying though. dunno how it is i the "real" world.
      and the region does make a difference      Nadooy
    • the real world makes good use of my design educationmonospaced
    • I don't regret one day in school
      :)      Nadooy
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