SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
My name is Dylan Raymond, and I am a senior at Susquehanna University pursuing a B.F.A. degree in graphic design. Before my time at Susquehanna, I earned an associate’s degree in photography from Delaware County Community College. In the summer of ‘24, I had the opportunity to intern at Cross Creative Co. where I learned the importance of a dedicated work ethic and conveying confidence in your decision-making. My entire life, I’ve always gravitated towards the arts. Whether that be design, photography, or sketching, the drive to work through the process from idea to creation gives me immense satisfaction.. Although a majority of my work lives on screen, I gain a special appreciation for when I’m able to hold the final product in my hands. Often I find myself away from the noise, hiking to the top of a scenic lookout while photographing the landscape along the way. It’s this time spent in nature that I find myself thinking freely about my next creative endeavor. My passions that fuel my creative energy include travel, exploring new genres of music, flipping through vinyl record bins, and the reward of completing a challenging escape room.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Finding new music and having exciting experiences with my closest friends.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN?
Whether it be UI design, editorial design, or package design, I have a special place in my heart for any and all things layout design
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
The ability to observe. Such an important part of being a designer in the real world is understanding what works best and why.
DO YOU DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
In my time at DCCC I helped to illustrate a coloring book for a children’s hospital in Philadelphia!
