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KATHRYN JAVADI
Katie Javadi is a graphic designer currently finishing her BFA in Graphic Design at Brigham Young University. Originally from the Oregon Coast, she is inspired by the things she grew up loving—flower gardens, coastal light, soft textures, and the beauty of things made by hand. She loves polaroid pictures, good movies, and the small and intentional details that shape how we experience the world. In her own design practice, Katie tries to stay connected to the tactile, human side of design. She finds the most beauty In things that feel imperfect, personal, or thoughtfully crafted. Katie tries to learn every day whether that’s through mediums, people, or practice. She gravitates toward processes she hasn’t tried or challenges that might feel unfamiliar. She believes that curiosity and the willingness to take risks is a designer’s strongest tool. She hopes to keep learning for the rest of her design career.
I had never planned to be a graphic designer. I had never even taken an art class! But after finding myself in one my sophomore year of college, I found it so fulfilling to be able to make beautiful things for the world around me.
I am so inspired by my classmates, my professors, and the designers around me. I feel so lucky to have so many talented people around me to learn and collaborate with. Oh, and Paul Rand is absolutely spectacular.
I’m especially proud of a series of Kurt Vonnegut book covers that I designed. It wasn’t my most perfect project, but it gave me a love for analog processes and conceptual thinking.
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