Students To Watch • Graphic Design USA

Esther Im is currently finishing her B.S. in Graphic Design with minors in Marketing and Education at Drexel University. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Esther has been designing t-shirts, flyers, and logos since high school, documenting her progress on Instagram (@estherseasels). Studying in Philadelphia and interning in California grew her passion for art education, creative strategy, and design leadership. At Drexel, she has worked with the Dean’s Office at the Westphal College as a Marketing Intern, holds leadership roles in several student organizations including the Campus Activities Board, and serves as a guest lecturer for communications classes as part of her Independent Study. Esther’s creative process is grounded in thorough research paired with iterative sketching. In her work, she strives to capture the simple joy of discovering a place that feels like home, much like visiting a favorite restaurant for the first time. She finds purpose in crafting unique, personalized experiences. Esther is pursuing a multidisciplinary graphic design career while simultaneously working towards her goal of becoming a professor. When she is not behind her sticker-covered laptop, she can be found at a baseball game, ordering a matcha latte, or daydreaming at a museum.

What first sparked your interest in graphic design?

I have always been drawn to creative problem-solving, whether it was crafting custom holiday cards for my parents’ acquaintances, illustrating my school mascot for the yearbook, or making binder covers for my Pokémon card collection. Over time, these hands-on projects naturally evolved into digital designs.

Who are your biggest creative influences?

My creative growth has been shaped by the people around me, especially my roommate, former coworkers, peers, and professors!

< Back XIMENA MORAZAN

TIN TA Next >

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

What first sparked your interest in graphic design?

Who are your biggest creative influences?

Enter GDUSA’s 63rd Annual Inhouse Design Awards

We Want To Hear From You!

GDUSA Digital Magazine: April 2026

2026 GDUSA Top Design Schools

Competition

Contact Us