WOODBURY UNIVERSITY
My name is Ava Lagundino, and I am currently a senior at Woodbury University. I am also a creative, sister, daughter, friend, a girl, an image junkie, ocean addict, color fanatic, lover, cat person, self-proclaimed poet, and a powerful source of energy. Not to come off in a condescending way though, I believe we are all powerful sources of unique energy. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Kauai. Growing up in nature, surfing, hiking, and exploring I have developed a huge knack for observing and appreciating. While being encouraged to be creative and think outside the box. Both has brought me to the passion of design. I will find existential awe in the glitter of light on water and geek over the faceless graffiti the city. I try to transform and project such joy into the world, often with my designs. I like to create in ways that breaks constructs while also maneuvering societal conventions, much like how I live my life, with duality and balance. To put it short, I enjoy nature, human nature, the sun and moon, funny jokes, or un-funny jokes, playful takes, deep conversations, fun typography, and/or minimal design and coffee runs.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Duality is really inspiring, seeing relationships function together, whether it’s in nature, humanity, society, culture, design, film, and the simplest things too. Nature and love are my biggest inspirations to this day. (and of course, my family and friends!)
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN?
I would love to work in an area of design focused on lifestyle with ability to be diverse in my everyday creative outputs. I would also love to work more in tactile design and design ecosystems.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
Design school taught me a lot about myself in ways I couldn’t have explored without it. I am very grateful for what I’ve learned throughout the years.
