WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
Hallie King is a designer from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. King is a senior pursuing a BFA in Communication Design with a minor in Human-Computer Interaction at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. Her experiences have included branding and identity design, web and mobile design, book design, illustration, and motion design. King enjoys creating multimedia projects, especially those that relate to the visual and performing arts. Additionally, she loves finding ways to incorporate analog details and tactility into her work. When not designing, King can often still be found making something, whether it’s knitting a scarf, baking a peach pie, or painting by the beach.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I think live performance is one of the most inspiring things to experience. I grew up dancing and have always had a love for theater and music, so seeing a live show always makes me feel more energized and excited to create things.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
I would love to pursue branding and identity design! I really enjoy projects that allow me to consider multiple channels for a single design system.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
There is always room to experiment with different design disciplines, even if you think you’ve decided on pursuing a specific area. I came into design school as an aspiring illustrator, then took a detour into UI and UX design before finding that I really enjoy branding. I’m hoping that all of these interests will end up having an influence on my practice in one way or another.
