HARTFORD ART SCHOOL
Rachel is a fourth year Visual Communications Design major at the University of Hartford. She is a designer and illustrator. Rachel grew up in Canton, Connecticut and creativity has always been a central part of her life. From a young age Rachel has been interested in a variety of artistic hobbies and always knew she wanted to have a creative career in some way. In her work, she enjoys combining her illustration style with graphic design.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Like many designers, there’s a lot of things that inspire my work. If I had to choose one, I’d say I’m most inspired by my peers and other creatives in my community.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
As a student I’m still learning a lot about what’s out there in the industry, but as of now I most enjoy identity projects and branding.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
One thing I have learned throughout design school is how much attention to detail matters. Small details that may seem insignificant, can have a big impact on the result. Taking into consideration all the little things, and being thorough with one’s work, says a lot about a designer.
