CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
Danae is in her final semester pursuing a BFA in Design. During her time at Cornish she learned how to be a better listener and speak unapologetically about what matters. Her instructors and peers bring out her best qualities: harnessing empathy, problem solving, making meaningful experiences, and harmonizing inner-space with everyday interfaces. She gets up early for environmental, packaging, and print design and stays up late making illustrations and tattoos. A true Taurus, Danae loves a lazy sunny day, museums, and a good smorgasbord.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in Seattle WA, living in Seattle WA.
LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Lefty!
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Afternoon to night owl
FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Audrey Horne and April Ludgate
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Princess Mononoke
FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
Maniac, Hamilton’s Pharmacopia, Portlandia, Planet Earth II
FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
Something strange and dancy. Also Radiohead.
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Honestly Pinterest or Behance, for the pretty pictures and less narcissism
FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
James Turrell
LAST BOOK YOU READ?
Michael Pollan’s “How to Change Your Mind”
FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
I’m thankful for the ACLU and organizations in Seattle working to shelter and protect homeless and home-insecure people like Roots Youth Shelter and Mary’s Place.
FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Snacking. Browsing. A scenic hike.
IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
Celebrity chef
A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
I like to think about how life is so improbable and incredible and for some reason we get to be aware of that cosmic joke. This perspective reminds me to approach life with a gentler hand.
