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I accepted a graphic design internship at Panther Premier Print Solutions and ADARTS! My class took a tour of the facility in October and they mentioned they were looking for interns during the tour. I really liked the company and learning about everything they do. While on the tour, we listened to all the information… Read more

In one of my classes, we are designing our own packaging for a product we come up with. It is a fun assignment but very broad! You could make anything! The only thing is that you have to be able to fold it together. At first it is tricky to think of all the different… Read more

When I interviewed Carly Schultz from Lemonly for my magazine article, she discussed workplace culture as a significant point. She said Lemonly has a fantastic workplace culture where the company puts people first. Lemonly emphasizes its core values of Adventure, Collaboration, and Integrity in its work and people. They value working together as a team… Read more

Next week, in our Design Development class, we will start working on designing packages. Thinking about what catches your eye and inspires customers’ interest is fun. I have bought things based on their packaging before. The texture, color, spacing, and overall design are what consumers notice first, and it is essential to grab their attention… Read more

I think there are a lot of trends going on in the design community right now. AI, of course, is huge, and you can see a lot of people trying their hand at making AI images. Researching and looking at pictures closely to see if AI has been used is essential. I saw a news… Read more

When we are creating designs for classes, I most often use DaFont.com to search for different fonts. I also use Adobe fonts, especially when making something for a web class, because it translates easier. I like looking at DaFont.com because there are so many different styles to match what aesthetic you are going for in… Read more

On October 12, 2024, Tucker and I officially got married! It was such a crazy and fun day! We got married at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN. We were able to go out to Blue Mound State Park and take pictures with our wedding party, and we received some sneak peeks already! I am… Read more

I follow a lot of different artists on Instagram. I save posts that inspire me and follow accounts that show tips and tricks on how to better use my software. One account that shows many shortcuts to make designing easier is @ollies_doodles. He has a specific style that is pretty trendy right now, but I… Read more

My fiance Tucker and I traveled to the Black Hills for a wedding and a quick vacation this weekend. On the 6-hour car trip there, I kept looking at all the billboards we were passing. I would point them out to Tucker and discuss the different designs, some good, some not. I asked his opinion… Read more

On Thursday morning, I was able to interview my subject for the media industry article for my magazine. I chose to interview Carly Schultz, who is a senior visual designer at Lemonly. It was a wonderful experience, and I learned a lot! First, Carly took me on a Lemonly/Click Rain building tour. It used to… Read more