Virginia Postrel Tells Us Why DIY is A-OK

Over at Print is one of the most compelling arguments for why designers should chill out about design-dabblers treading on their turf. It’s written by Dynamist Virginia Postrel and touches on “access to tools,” customization vs. craft, and, in one of the most “well, duh” statements, equates designing to the profession of writing, which we most certainly can relate to:

Stories like this upset some designers, who equate specialized formal training with professional status. Periodically, calls arise for licensing or certification to keep out uncredentialed competition.