Degree/Year: Studio Art with concentrations in Graphic Design and Photography, 2013
Company: Quicken Loans
Position: qPOP! Graphic Designer
City/State: Detroit, Michigan

I work with qPOP! and our clients (Quicken Loans Family of Companies) to accurately depict ideas, experiences, and our culture through a variety of visual content and mediums. Design work includes print design, branding, environmental design and digital design while working closely with vendors to develop anything we may need.

Take as many chances as you can … those experiences (good or bad) will build your knowledge and help you become a professional.

Because of the classes I took at MSU and the guidance from my peers and professors, I was able to develop my skills while learning key design techniques that I have been able to implement and refine in my career. These basic fundamentals enabled me to build my proficiency in design, giving me the ability to thrive in any industry as a graphic designer and focus on my goal of being a creative director in the future.

Take as many chances as you can. Whether a job leads to a promotion,
a lesson learned, or a connection to something better, those experiences (good or bad) will build your knowledge and help you become a professional in your career. As long as you are driven and have a goal in mind, the possibilities are endless!