I don't think it's up to us to decide whether someone can make it as a web designer, but I know what you mean.

There are several people on TG whose journey has been quite amazing with Xara software.

The important thing about this community is that people needn't fear asking for help and that what makes the TG forums rather special. Nobody gets laughed at and everyone gets help, encouragement and constructive criticism to varying degrees.

In general, it works.