Michelle Dines

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)

Michelle has been inspired to create from a young age. She draws inspiration from observing the world around her and enjoys meeting new people. She has always dreamt of a career in which she can connect her love for thoughtful ideas, beautiful design, and people — and has found that as an aspiring Art Director in the Advertising Design Program at FIT.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in Brooklyn NY and currently living in Manhattan

LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Righty

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
A night owl disguised as a morning person

FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Elle Woods because she was determined to place herself where others didn’t think she belonged.

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas

FAVORITE TV SHOW TO BINGE WATCH?
Stranger Things and Downton Abbey

FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
Dancehall and Reggae

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Instagram

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Geoff McFetridge

LAST BOOK YOU READ?
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
Planned Parenthood and Movimiento Cosecha

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Baking and Knitting

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER…?
Art Historian or Restorer

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
Just do it!

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