Women have been fighting discrimination for years. In the western world it seems to be a less burning problem now than it was before. However, in many industries, especially the predominantly male industries, women still face the glass ceiling. Is web design different? The majority of web designers are still men, but do female designers feel discriminated against? Or is it an industry where women can truly flourish? We have asked five successful talented female designers (Veerle Pieters, Natalie Jost, Jen German, Alyssa Tucker and Mourylise Heymer) about their feelings and experiences in this regard. Read what they have to say.

Kha Hoang is an interactive designer and art director from San Francisco with extensive experience in design and marketing agencies. His works have received awards and mentions, including "Best of the Web" by Forbes. He is now the Interactive Art Director of Mortar agency in San Fransisco. He shared his experience of working for studios in the interview for DI.