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Madison Headrick

Madison Headrick is a junior in the Communications Design program at Carnegie Mellon University.

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Madison Headrick is a junior in the Communications Design program at Carnegie Mellon University. Madison grew up in Tianjin, China from the ages of 10 to 18. Living abroad was a formative time in her life and she accounts much of her design choices and visual style to her unique experience in China. Madison says that she has her creative family to thank for becoming a designer, it was their impact, love and encouragement that prompted her to apply to a design school. Madison is drawn to motion and color, and she believes that her role as a designer means not only making something visually and aesthetically pleasing, but also to put form, story, and meaning to it. Some things that Madison loves most are her family, good coffee, road trips, and Jesus.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was born in Virginia near Washington DC. I now live in Pittsburgh PA

LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Righty

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
If I need to stay up late, I do, if I need to get up early, I can do that too!

FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Ron Weasley from Harry Potter

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Safe Haven, I’m a sucker for romantic movies!

FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
Travelers

FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
I’m an all genre type of person, but these days I’ve been loving Korean hip hop and indie pop.

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Instagram, what else?!

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
I love Corita Kent’s (or Sister Corita) work. Her handle on typographic design and color is stunning!

LAST BOOK YOU READ?
When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy by John Piper

FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
I am interested in the rehabilitation and reentry of incarcerated people back into society.

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Relaxing at a coffee shop

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
Something related to business and technology like Information Systems.

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
“In all things God works for the good of those who love him.”

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