KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
I was born and raised here in Marietta GA. My ethnicity is a mix of Italian from my Mom’s side and Ecuadorian from my Dad’s. When I was younger, I was always surrounded by art and creativity. My parents did art and music as a hobby when they were younger, so I followed in their footsteps over the years. My Mom did more Realistic Art or Graphic Design work, while my Dad was more Abstract, and they both did percussion for music. I’ve always loved art as a kid, and once I started middle school, I started doing music as a percussionist, like my parents. Then, reaching high school, I did Concert Band, Marching Band, Art, Art Club, and AP Art. After high school, I decided to take art as a pathway for college, and that’s when I discovered the Bachelor of Fine Art: Graphic Communications Concentration at Kennesaw State University. Considering the number of people I knew who went to KSU and loved the school, I knew this was where my new journey as a Graphic Designer would start.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
All the classes, projects, guest speakers, and professors have helped me apply everything in the context of the real world and what people are looking for in a Graphic Designer today. I will soon be taking my Senior Portfolio Class which will cover items that will especially prepare me for a job.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Being surrounded by talented professors and classmates, it’s hard not to feel inspired and exchange ideas in such a creative and positive environment.
