THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN
Grace Gabriel is a second-year student at The Modern College of Design, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in design. Her journey into the world of design began in high school when she discovered The Modern through her career center. During her junior and senior years, she developed a passion for UI/UX design, culminating in earning second place nationally in the Business Professionals of America UX competition during her senior year. At The Modern, Grace has embraced leadership roles as Student Senate President and Resident Assistant, enriching her college experience. She is also gaining professional experience as a parttime UI/UX researcher at the University of Dayton Research Institute, where she collaborates on innovative projects. In her free time, Grace enjoys spending time with her pets, who bring joy and relaxation to her busy schedule. She also loves playing video games, which often inspire her creative problem-solving and spark new design ideas.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I love creating Pinterest boards for topics like typography, color palettes, gradients, textures, fonts, and illustration styles—they’re like treasure troves of design inspiration.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN?
I’m passionate about UI/UX design and love thinking of it as a puzzle where I piece together functionality and aesthetics to create seamless websites and mobile apps. I hope to specialize in designing intuitive digital experiences.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
Collaboration is just as important as creativity. It’s amazing how much better ideas become when they are shaped by multiple perspectives.
