(Cap: A beautiful graphic design created by graphic designer Silencio)
1. What three lessons were most helpful for you to see, and why?
The lessons that were most helpful to me were computer programming, business, and language acquisition. I am currently aiming for graphic design as my senior project topic, and knowing about computers and how to program them really helped me understand and become more interested in my topic. Business also helps me understand that if I ever run my own business, there are many things I have to consider, and I’ll know how to handle them. For language acquisition, I can speak and communicate with customers who cannot speak English or prefer to speak a different language fluently.
2. List one thing that you learned about the senior project in interviews that will help you get off to a good start?
I learned that it’s useless to worry over everything, and that it will be easier than I thought. I also learned that it’s okay to switch topics, and that I need to think ahead of things and prepare beforehand. I also have to check a lot of things daily, do a lot of research, and make a schedule to organize things in order to turn things in on time.
3. What topic(s) are you considering, and why?
I am considering graphic design. Ever since I was little, I was interested in art. I also found out at a young age that I was pretty skilled with the computer as well, so I thought, “Why not put them together?” It’s also what I want to major in in the future, so I want to study more about graphic design before I decide whether I want to go down this path or not.
4. What EQ do you think might be interesting to consider in guiding a project like this? (Please don’t worry about any sort of formula…we want this question to come from your genuine interest).
Something like “What is the best way to please a customer with your graphic design?” It’s something that I would take a lot of time trying to form a perfect answer.
5. What are some ideas you have about finding summer mentorship?
Since my uncle is a graphic designer, but lives in Maryland, I wanted to call him and ask if he has any buddies here in LA that could mentor me. I also could go online and email a bunch of graphic designers to help me out.
