Does Formal Design Education Matter?

<p>A young designer asked me if formal education makes a difference in becoming successful. Having earned a degree, and having taught part-time in a design program for 25 years in addition to my design work, I have some bias about this topic. I frame my response with my bias in mind. The designer who posed the question is not formally trained. Her question was if formal education <em>makes a difference</em> and not if it is <em>necessary</em> for success as a creativepreneur.</p>