THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Alex Cieslinski is a senior pursuing a BSD in Visual Communication Design and minoring in Fashion and Retail Aesthetics at The Ohio State University. She is excited for the upcoming opportunities to learn and experience new things (in the design world and otherwise) post graduation! Alex has always loved art and expressing herself in fun ways, and found that design was able to merge this passion with creating intuitive and honest solutions for all kinds of people. In her free time she loves cooking, spending time with friends, and being outdoors.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I find a lot of my inspiration from my general surroundings! Interior spaces, music, advertisements and posters, fashion, and even physical expressions of creativity like dance. My parents also are a huge inspiration to me. They both studied architecture and I have always admired the love they’ve expressed for their craft and how they’ve encouraged my siblings and I to pursue creative fields in college.
WHAT AREA OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
Primarily brand identity, but I could also see myself exploring product design, marketing design, and even environmental design. I am passionate about many areas of design but hope to encounter a wide range of projects in my future so I can find my niche.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
Feeling uncomfortable in the making process often is what leads to your best results. Jumping to finished products from rudimentary ideas rarely pushes the boundaries of what a deliverable can be, and certainly does not push you outside of your comfort zone as a designer.
