SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
Molly McGuire is a junior at Susquehanna University pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design. Originally from Towson, Maryland, she has always gravitated towards creative endeavors whether it is photography, painting or crafts. Art classes in high school exposed her to more mediums and led her to want to work in a creative field. While she had not had any experience in graphic design before college she has grown to love it and enjoys exploring new designs and techniques. Molly is a member of the executive board of the school’s Graphic Design Club and enjoys spending time in the design lab.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
Learning to iterate my designs to improve them and test what works best has been something that was unexpected but is now important to my process.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
The people I have worked close to like my professors and classmates have been a valuable resource to help me learn to become a better designer myself.
WHAT ARE YOU READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING?
Lately I have been rewatching shows I used to watch which is very nostalgic, I love to read feel good books, and my playlist is always changing depending on my mood.
DO YOU DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
I am interested in using design to benefit good causes, especially ones that I am passionate about, and would be open to doing so in the future.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO FIND A JOB?
My program has definitely prepared me because it has taught me to be able to adapt to the environment and produce my best work.
