MEET LAUREN!

What is your class standing? Senior.

What is your favorite font? Bodoni.

If you could be any type of animal, what would it be and why? A cat. I would love to explore as I please. I also love taking naps.

How much sans would a sans serif sans if a sans serif could serif sans? (insert ellipses here)

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Mint chocolate chip.

Who is your favorite graphic designer and/or favorite art movement? Not a movement, but I love almost everything about Bauhaus. 

What made you want to be part of AIGA? When I was accepted into the program, I realized that I needed a way to learn my professional skills along with my technical skills. AIGA has been a great way to do that. I have been given so many opportunities to network, learn new skills, and meet other talented designers.

If you could have any super power, what would it be and how would you use it? I would have the power of Technopathy. I would infiltrate computers and delete the comic sans font file.

What made you chose graphic design to be your major? Before I came to Oregon State I was working at a small credit union in downtown Portland as their marketing assistant—I was designing their newsletter, web banners, brochures, posters and more. After a few years of doing that, I knew I could be better. I decided my best option was to go back to school and learn skills that you don’t always learn on the job. I definitely made a good choice coming here.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I don’t even know where I see myself in one year, let alone ten!

Do you prefer Crunchy or Creamy peanut butter? Depends on what it’s being used for! PB&J? Crunchy FTW. Ants on a log? Creamy.