KEAN UNIVERSITY
I’m Stacey, a senior at Kean University earning a BFA in Advertising. With a background in illustration, I discovered my passion for graphic design and advertising, where I’m particularly drawn to unique typographic treatments and campaigns that do more than sell — ads that entertain, tell compelling stories, and truly connect with their audience. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me exploring new hobbies to obsess over, baking, hand-lettering, or bullet journaling.
WHAT ARE YOU READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING?
I’ve been reading a lot of how-to books for hobbies I want to explore, like calligraphy and embroidery. For TV shows, I’ve been watching Bridgerton, but I also love watching reality TV shows as well!
DO YOU, OR DO YOU PLAN TO, DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES, I.E., DESIGN FOR GOOD?
I would love to have the opportunity to design for good. Making a positive impact through my work is something I aspire to. It’s rewarding when a design or ad goes beyond being visually appealing and genuinely adds value to someone’s life. I especially enjoy seeing how thoughtful design can change behavior or raise awareness in meaningful ways.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO FIND A JOB?
Design school has definitely helped prepare me! I’m deeply grateful to my professors for pushing me to think creatively and outside of the box, take on challenging projects and embrace the process. Their guidance has helped me grow and taught me to truly appreciate the creative process.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I take inspiration from many places, including the hobbies I enjoy like bullet journaling and scrapbooking. I also find a lot of inspiration in the movies and shows I watch.
