Hometown: Deerfield IL
Year graduated: 2003
Currently working at: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
How does it feel to be a professional designer:
It’s a very energizing profession when you find interesting solutions
and then get to see your work in context. There is also constant
exploration and looking to discover fresh perspectives. What’s
exciting as a professional is seeing the many different ways a
designer can serve on a team and be involved beyond the traditional
scope of what graphic designers typically do.
How do you like your job:
I love being part of a talented creative team and the constant
development that results from the merging of ideas. It's very
rewarding to be part of a small team that allows you to take on a
very important role in the overall creative process.
How did you get this job:
Waiting. I had heard a lot about Krannert Center’s philosophies and I
knew I wanted to be a part of that kind of environment. When a job
opening became available, I took the leap.
What was the most exciting project you've worked on since graduation: The CD packaging for Joni Laurence, a local singer-songwriter.
What were some of the most important things you learned while at Parkland: To integrate sketching into your process no matter how painful it may be and to draw inspiration from a multitude of disciplines.
What do you wish you would have done differently when you were at Parkland: I wish I would have put a lot more effort into my student projects. Your creativity can really thrive without the pressure of real-world clients and deadlines. I wish I had seen each project as more of an opportunity to really test my range as a designer.
Who is your favorite designer and why: Hillman Curtis because of his informal design training. He proves that the development of your design skills can continue once you’re out of school.
What is your favorite typeface and why: I like light sans serif fonts because they have a certain casual elegance to them, like Univers Light 45.
Web link: www.veedesign.net
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