I know I haven't been here in a while.

Development learning has taken a backseat since I have been given actual design assignments at work

-- and I know I am very good at design.

However, I can't help but feel but a twinge of shame knowing that perhaps I might not be challenging myself enough by not coding.

In contrast, however, I know I'm good at design, but I am not by all means an expert. I still want to improve my design skills.

My question is:

How can you tell if you're simply taking the easy way out? Should I feel any shame for wanting to stick with what I'm good at?