answer:Congratulations on choosing your career. Best of luck with it. As for me, I’m a front-end designer and websites are just one of the things I create. I know a fair amount if code, but I’m no coder. I’m a visual designer. Whether or not I’m “good” I let other people decide, but I can say it’s kept me employed for 17 years. Your questions: How many years have you been designing? 17 What software do you like most? The Adobe CS Suite Where did you learn your skills? Design: Mass. College of Art. Software: Self taught. Did you have a mentor? Nope, but some great professors at college. Who were your influences? Frank Lloyd Wright, Maurice Sendeck, Rembrandt, Manet, and oodles more.