MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN (MIAD)
Carli Jordan is a Milwaukee-based student designer currently in her fourth year towards a BFA with a major in Communication Design. Growing up in Houston, she took every art class she could until moving to Milwaukee, WI for college where she discovered her true passion — design. Throughout her educational career, Carli has found purpose in designing to create a more inclusive world. She loves all forms of design — but especially enjoys typography, publication design, branding and identity design. She spends most of her time designing for the fun of exploration or for clients. Carli especially enjoys solving design problems, helping people and brands fulfill their creative dreams, and creating design that promotes a better world.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was born and raised in Houston TX and am now based in Milwaukee WI
STUDYING ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE?
On Campus
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Morning person
FAVORITE MOVIE?
It’s always changing but currently, The Lighthouse by Robert Eggers
FAVORITE BINGE WATCH?
Naruto
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
FAVORITE PODCAST?
99% Invisible
FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Yayoi Kusama
FAVORITE BOOK?
The Shining
FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
Gay Rights!
FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY DURING THE PANDEMIC?
I loved getting back into traditional art over quarantine!
HAVE THE CHALLENGES OF 2020 CHANGED HOW YOU THINK ABOUT GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DESIGNERS?
This year has been a time for reflection. It’s transformed me and challenged my perceptions of how I can make an impact as a graphic designer. The year helped to affirm my purpose and belief in design’s abilities to ignite change.
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