BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Daisy Schwind is a designer and multimedia artist in Toledo, Ohio. She is pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University. Daisy has always been a multi-passionate and incredibly creative person; she has performed as a cellist in numerous symphonies, including one that toured several European countries; she designs and constructs clothes and toys; and creates collages from found objects. Art, design, and the humanities have always been driving forces in Daisy’s life as many of her family members are themselves artists or artistically inclined. As a designer, she is passionate about creative problem-solving, the usage of colors and geometric shapes, the exploration of aesthetics, and the history of graphic design.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
There are so many things by which to be inspired in this world. My chief inspirations are music, nature, vintage photographs, and design, as well as grocery stores. I love going into the grocery store and analyzing the signage, brand packaging, and even the arrangement, colors, and forms of fruits and vegetables to derive inspiration for a new project
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK OR SPECIALIZE IN?
As I move toward the conclusion of my undergraduate work and consider a career, I am hoping to specialize in multimedia design, as I enjoy incorporating various media into my work– it makes my work nimble, and nuanced, and draws in a broader audience.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
While a BGSU design school student, I have absolutely learned to be confident in my craft. As a new designer I often feel insecure about my designs or get in my head about an idea, but, ironically, the work I tend to be most insecure about turns out to be the most distinctive and successful that I’ve made. It has taught me to follow my intuition about artistic integrity and not allow my insecurities to limit my creative process.
