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Tag: GDUSA Students To Watch
Corinne Ang
Corinne Ang is currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at RISD.
Everett Epstein
Everett grew up in Houston TX and Alexandria VA.
Nicole Kish
Nicole Kish is a self-proclaimed maximalist, color enthusiast, and pattern fanatic.
Marisa Watanabe
Marisa Watanabe is an MFA student who will graduate in Spring 2021.
Nya Walker
Nya Walker is a graphic designer based in Los Angeles.
Ellie Poulin
Ellie Poulin, a fourth-year graphic design major, was born and raised in Portland OR and has found her new home in Burbank CA.
Amanda Way
Amanda Way’s path to a BFA program included multiple twists and turns.
Melanie Rankin
Melanie Rankin was born and raised in the Philadelphia area.
Juan Ye (Juii)
Juan Ye (Juii) is a multi-disciplinary product and UX designer based in Los Angeles
Steven Erazo Padilla
Steven Erazo Padilla is an interdisciplinary artist and designer from Los Angeles CA.
Logan Perrin
Logan Perrin is a senior studying graphic design.
Dawson Skipper
Dawson Skipper is a graphic design major.
Venus Hadsdy
Venus Hadsdy is a senior majoring in Mass Communications, Creative Advertising and Business, along with General Marketing.
Emily Duong
Emily Duong is a junior majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Creative Advertising.
Cristian Martinez
Cristian Martinez, a senior in the Graphic Design BFA program, is a NYC-based graphic designer and artist.
Queena Chen
Queena Chen is a graphic design student at FIT.
Zishou Wang
Zishuo is a senior graphic design student.
Jillian Nalezny
Jillian Nalezny is finishing a BFA in graphic design.
Claudia Geyer
Claudia Geyer is a fourth year Graphic Design BFA student who expects to graduate in Spring 2020.
Connor Gravelle
Connor Gravelle is a senior Visual Communications Design Major with a Marketing Minor.
Erin Grey
Erin Gray is a third year BFA student with a passion for creating.
Carli Jordan
Carli Jordan is a Milwaukee-based student designer currently in her fourth year towards a BFA with a major in Communication Design.
Sid Henkel
Growing up, Sid Henkel was encouraged to create and design.
Parker Garris
Parker Garris has immersed himself in graphic design, designing and editing websites, and creating social media campaigns.
Madison Moroi
Madison Moroi is a senior studying Advertising and Graphic Design with a minor in copywriting.
Stephanie Wott
Those who know Stephanie know how passionate she is about her art.
Alicia Myers
Alicia Myers is a Digital Arts and Design Bachelor of Science student.
Gregg Fleming Farrington
Gregg Fleming Farrington is a professional digital storyteller, strategist, and advertising creative pursuing an MFA in Media Design.
Andy Hilts
Andrew Hilts is a designer, middle child and recent graduate with a BA in Graphic Design.
Michael Zamojcin
Michael Zamojcin is a senior studying Graphic Design at NC State University.
Yoshi Torralva
Yoshi Torralva is a designer who enjoys working in many mediums spanning from motion to merchandise to digital design.
A Piercing Moment of Clarity
Gordon Kaye, editor and publisher, with thoughts on the 2021 GDUSA People To Watch and Students To Watch special edition.
2020 GDUSA Students to Watch
Our annual Students To Watch feature has become a tradition that resonates and renews: the students get recognized and the professional creative community gets refreshed.
A Day In The Life Of An Academy of Art University Film Student
A glimpse into what it is like to be a student at The Academy of Art University and its School of Motion Pictures & Television.
Jody Graff: Educator To Watch 2019
Jody Graff of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is a respected teacher and administrator, with a robust private practice. She is also one of a selected group of 2019 GDUSA Educators To Watch.
Marcea Decker: Educator To Watch 2019
Marcea Decker of Shillington Education kicks off our 2019 Educator To Watch series. Marcea sees design as a way to improve quality of life through problem-solving and education as fundamental to it.





































