I'm a visionary designer dedicated to mirroring Christ in all that I do. Beyond aesthetics, I recognize design's ability to empower individuals, seeing it as a reflection of God's creative nature and a channel for His love. Guided by principles of community-driven collaboration, optimism, and inclusivity, I create designs that embrace diverse perspectives and drive positive change with an unwavering commitment to ethical considerations and societal impact. As I embark on this design journey, I will be bold. I will be passionate. I will be courageous. I will be kind. And I will not lower my voice. 

Looking back, what advice would you give yourself?

To my past self, I would say that you were heading in the right direction. Stay curious. Trust your gut, and do not be afraid of a challenge. Keep your eyes on God, and know that you will make it through, emerging stronger from the challenges you faced. Trust in the Lord and that He has amazing plans for you.

Speaker making breakfast for us during finals week!

My favorite A+D class was UI/UX Design with Professor Peterson. That class opened my eyes to how broad design really is, and how it can be used to make a positive impact.

What moment, project, and/or critique in your Art + Design career at AU has been pivotal to who you are as an artist or creator?

Sophmore year was pivotal for me. After making it through sophomore review, I knew that graphic design was the career for me.

After I graduate, I will be working abroad doing what I love: traveling and using design for good.

I hope my work is a beacon of hope in the world.  

Storytelling is powerful. It stands out as one of the few characteristics shared universally among humans across diverse cultures and throughout the entirety of human history. Storytelling is also incredibly effective at fostering connections across cultures and languages. A study at Princeton University by Stephens, Silbert, and Hanson found that when a story is told and underwood by both the teller and listener, remarkably similar patterns of neural activity in precisely the same areas of the brain. However, storytelling as it is practiced in oral cultures even today, is becoming a lost art in our modern society. My senior thesis project strives to revive storytelling and foster connections in our increasingly divided and fast-paced society through physical tools. 


*drawn from research, primarily from Richard F. Bowman