DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Liam Guiritan is a Filipino-American designer based out of the northern suburbs of Chicago, IL. He is working towards his BFA in Graphic Design at DePaul University, where he developed a strong interest in typography and layout/publication design. He strives to explore the space between form and meaning through curiosity, empathy, and play. Outside of design, he enjoys listening to music, watching analysis videos, and is a fan of the Studio Ghibli films.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Discovering the connections between us and the environment we interact with.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
I’m hoping to work with typography, especially in editorial/layout. I enjoy working within the constraints of the page.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
How to deal with imposter syndrome and self-comparison. Especially with social media, it can be tempting to compare your work to others and, in turn, make you feel as if you’re falling behind. What has helped me is reminding myself that I am not behind, that I am exactly where I need to be—all while knowing that I have room to grow.
