When I first heard about Photoshop as a teenager, I couldn’t believe my ears. You’re telling me I can put myself in a fishbowl and swim with the fishies? Sign me up! I quickly purchased the software and began my design journey. After a few days of playing around with the tools, I finally did it – I put myself in a pink dress and danced with sharks in the deep blue sea. Well, it wasn’t a fishbowl after all, but it was still pretty darn cool!

From that moment on, I was hooked. I spent every spare moment learning new design software and developing my skills. Business administration may have been my college major, but my heart belonged to design. I knew I had to pursue my passion, so I sought out mentors and education hoping to become a professional graphic designer one day.

Now, I’m studying IP Graphic Production & Form, which sounds super fancy, but basically means I can create anything from print materials to digital graphics. And you better believe I’m having a blast doing it! I’m always on the lookout for new programs to try, like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Heck, I’m even dabbling in programming and web design because who doesn’t love a good challenge?

Designing isn’t just a career for me, it’s a way of life. I’m thrilled to be pursuing my passion, and I can’t wait to see what designs I’ll come up with next.