I'm a new coder too. What helps me is finding a good place to learn the most basic principles and having 2-5 things I want to do. I started with codedex.io , learning Python and HTML and then took their courses and moved on looking for projects with tutorials. Little steps one by one. The rest is practice breaking things down into tiny steps. Source: over 3 years ago

I think you should focus on HTML, CSS, and JS, starting with HTML. I just started HTML on a website called codedex.io. Pretty cool so far but I feel like I'm getting into a brand new thing haha. Source: over 3 years ago

I've been learning Python on a website called codedex.io for about 6 months. It's been great for me so far. I just started on Classes and Objects. Give them a try, you might like them. Source: over 3 years ago

Python is a great language to start as a beginner! I don't know how new you are but a good place to learn some basics is codedex.io (also where I started from zero, 6 months ago haha). Source: over 3 years ago

You should start from the basics with a platform like codedex.io they do Python! It was straightforward to use for me (I'm 32). Give them a try. I am still a beginner, but I was starting from zero. Source: over 3 years ago

So, assuming you’re going to apply to design programs, be proactive and start designing stuff on your own. You can find design briefs at goodbrief.io, fakeclients.com, and sharpen.design. Source: about 3 years ago

Are design contests worth entering? If your hope is that a company will see your contest entry and decide to hire you, probably not. Contests may be helpful, though more for developing a designer's skills and giving them a winning or placing entry that they can use to promote as opposed to gaining organic notoriety from the contest itself. It is true, though, that being able to promote oneself as an... Source: about 4 years ago

• use sites like https://dailylogochallenge.com, https://goodbrief.io, https://www.briefbox.me, and https://fakeclients.com to develop projects for fictional clients (more on which types of fictional clients and pieces to include is in the next section). Source: about 4 years ago

Work/Portfolio – Basics• do not overload your portfolio with too much of one type of client, application/use (brochure, signage, packaging, etc.), or style – showing a hiring manager your ability to adapt to the needs of different types of clients and projects is a key in getting hired• avoid rebranding existing companies, especially large, household name entities• thumbnails tend to work best when they are filled... Source: over 4 years ago

But yeah, logos should fill a need, send a message. Try generating a brief on https://fakeclients.com and test your design skills from the description it gives you. Source: over 4 years ago