UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
My name is Grace, and I am currently a senior graphic design student at the University of Southern Mississippi. I grew up in a small-town south of Jackson, MS, and spent most of my high school years being creative in any way possible. I always knew that I was meant to be an artist in some capacity, but I never knew that graphic design was my calling!
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Going shopping at antique stores and finding little knick-knacks with cool designs. Anything vintage or unique in some way inspires me to go beyond my comfort zone and try new things.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD? EITHER TODAY OR HISTORICALLY?
I’m often encouraged and supported by my classmates. I look up to a few specifically that are great designers and friends.
WHAT ARE YOU READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING (BOOKS, MOVIES, TV, SOCIAL MEDIA, MUSIC)?
I’m always scrolling through Pinterest or TikTok during my free time.
DO YOU CURRENTLY, OR DO YOU PLAN TO, DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
Maybe one day in the future. I’m definitely open to the idea of designing for causes that are important to me. Usually non-profits are overlooked and I believe that any organization would find more success with good design.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
Based on recent alumni, I am hopeful that I will be successful in my job search.
