BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Madelyn Arnold is a senior honors student at BGSU pursuing her BFA in graphic design, expected to graduate spring of 2025. Madelyn’s creative passion has guided her hobbies and pursuits throughout her lifetime, from writing and illustrating picture books as a child to upcycling thrifted furniture in her free time today. While attending BGSU, Madelyn has maintained active involvement in the campus community. She has been a member of Falcon Leadership Academy, served as Vice President of Marketing for her sorority, and was a recipient of the John & Norma Richards Design Award in the 2024 Undergraduate Art Show. Madelyn also completed an internship with Plastipak Packaging this summer, and has continued her internship remotely this school year. Her lifelong drive for knowledge and passion for the arts have made her eager for the opportunities, experiences, and lessons awaiting her in the ever advancing world of graphic design.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
What makes me feel most inspired is the connections I have fostered with my family and loved ones. Oftentimes in my design work, my ideation process begins with conversations I have had within my communities and experiences I have shared with others.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
I love creating brand identities and expanding upon them to create a branding system. My hope is that my future career path allows me the freedom to experiment with this passion.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
It has taught me that there is never a right or wrong way to things. It’s about does it work “for this” and why or why not.
