HARTFORD ART SCHOOL
Sandy Le is a Vietnamese creative and designer based in West Hartford CT. While combining traditional design elements with an innovative flair, she draws inspiration from her unique upbringing of growing up in an immigrant and refugee family. She firmly believes that the act of creating is something that transcends language, and bringing forth diverse experiences and complex ideas through meaningful design is what she values the most in her work.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
Yes, most definitely! During my time in design school, I’ve been taught how to thoughtfully present my work, develop a portfolio and website, and feeling confident in my strengths and skills as a designer — which has been useful during interviews and portfolio reviews!
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I often feel inspired by my peers, my family, personal life experiences, and my belief in the power of visual language to serve as a universal language that transcends linguistic, cultural, and geographical barriers.
WHAT AREA OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO SPECIALIZE IN?
Although I enjoy exploring all areas of design, I’ve always had a strong passion for both print design and UI/UX design — from creating educational zines and event posters to websites and mobile apps.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
During my my time at design school, I’ve been taught to design with purpose. To understand that at its core, design is not solely about visual aesthetics, but rather, it’s a meaningful conversation. At its core, it’s about resonating with an audience, reinforcing a message, and providing insight to solving problems.
