: Without having an academic background in Graphic design, Can I still get on the top? Any resources/techniques and ways to succeed? I am currently studying computer sciences and I don't have any

@LarsenBagley460

Actually this is something that's becoming more and more frequent so if I were you I would feel positive.

The graphic design industry, much like the programming one is not all together wound up on the academic side of things. Most companies would prefer to see a solid portfolio of work over a qualification from a school. (I'm not saying the attending design school doesn't help your chances and equip you to make a great portfolio, it just doesn't seem as essential anymore).

In any case if you are dedicated you will not need the structure of academia to achieve your own excellent portfolio.

There are great tips here for starting out and it might be worth your while sifting through them.

As for an example of a designer who didn't attend a design school, here ya go though there are indeed many more!

This topic is often explored and there are lots of opinions on it;(Is school still necessary, how to become a designer without school, do designers need formal ed. though in short I think that if you have the focus to learn the software, practice daily, find what area of graphic design most interests you and build a portfolio of work that you love! (If your portfolio consists of the kind of work that interests you, that is your best chance of getting the job that interests you).
There are so many resources on and offline that provide tips tricks and tutorials that actually the information and tools are available to you if you dedicate yourself to the task.

Most importantly though try and try again, if you are dedicated you will succeed, best of luck!

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