KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Liz Caton is originally from a small town in Pennsylvania. She moved to Atlanta eight years ago where she is receiving her BFA in Graphic Communications. With a creative yet analytical mind, she has a strong passion for typography and branding. She specializes in brand identity, UI & UX, print & digital design. Her main career goal is to provide design solutions that can impact a community.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Many things inspire me to be more creative every day. Some examples would be nature, the Golden Ratio, life experiences, dreams, and music.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
I love creating marketing materials, logos, and strengthening brand identities. I hope to work with print and UI design.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
It taught me how much teamwork goes into graphic communications. It takes more than one person to execute a creative project efficiently.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD? EITHER TODAY OR HISTORICALLY?
Jacqueline Casey is a Graphic Designer I am inspired by.
WHAT ARE YOU READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING?
The books I tend to read are more Psychology based and pretty dark. Right now, I am reading We Carry Their Bones by Erin Kimmerle, And Sybil by Flora Rheta Schreiber. I listen to bands like Próxima Parada, String Cheese Incident, and Billy Strings. I am currently watching Ginny & Georgia, ID Discovery, and trash reality TV.
