THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Bryce Patterson is a senior studying Visual Communication Design at The Ohio State University. He enjoys working in branding, print and environmental design. When not designing, he is watching tv or playing a video game, or outside kicking a ball around.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
For me, Paula Scher is one of the greatest graphic designers I have ever seen. I was first introduced to her through Netflix’s show, Abstract: The Art of Design, and I have been studying and following her work ever since.
WHAT ARE YOU READING/LISTENING TO/WATCHING?
I am currently reading The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré. I like to listen to design podcasts, such as A Change of Brand or Audiobooks if I want to switch things up.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
Design school has definitely planted the seeds for helping me become a strong designer and strong person overall. It gave me the resources and support I needed to be able to push myself past any boundaries I had. It was up to me to use these resources and support in the best way possible to continue improving my skills and confidence in my work so that I would be confident in my job search.
DO YOU, OR DO YOU PLAN TO, DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES, I.E., DESIGN FOR GOOD?
For my senior thesis capstone, I am designing an exhibition that highlights the work of several African American designers in and around Columbus OH. The exhibition will also feature material that will reach out to young African American HS students to expose them to all of the possibilities to a career in design. I would love to design for, and further this cause after graduation.
