Bachelor of Graphic Design, Class of 2018
I've always been obsessed with the tiny details in life, and design allows me to project that obsession onto meaningful work that impacts the world. It's amazing to me that something as small as a logo or a typeface can have powerful connotations that connect people to brands and visuals in a human way. I want to create meaningful designs that positively impact people even after I am gone.
What suprised you the most about design school?
It's a pleasant surprise: the fact that there are so many other people that think in the same way that I do. Growing up I always obsessed with tiny details but I always felt like I was the only one who actually cared. When I got to the College of Design I realized that there are actually people all around the world that think in the same way, and it really vindicated my decision to study Graphic Design.
Clean desktop or messy?
Extremely messy in the middle of a project, but then completely empty and clean when I'm not. I find the act of removing the files of problem projects from my desktop therapeutic.
Do you have any design rules or beliefs that you live by?
1. Design should be accessible to everyone, regardless of disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors. It’s our responsibility as designers to ensure that our work is available to all. 2. Quality work has a positive impact on society, and that all projects small or large should receive the same amount of detail and attention. 3. As designers, we should be on the leading edge of innovation by learning through reading, researching, and getting out into the world to experience new things.
