I am a senior at Bemidji State University graduating with my Exhibit & Experience Design and Graphic Design degree. Throughout my college career, I have had multiple opportunities through the School of TAD to gain professional experience and build industry connections.

One of my key roles on campus has been developing Digital Corps, an internal design group at Bemidji State. Since stepping into a leadership position, I have helped expand the team from four to fifteen student designers to accommodate an increasing number of projects. See more of Digital Corps Projects HERE

Beyond my passion for design, I find inspiration in the outdoors. Running for fun and exploring nature has been integral to my lifestyle, which made moving to northern Minnesota an easy choice. The region’s natural beauty influences my work and reinforces my belief in designing experiences that connect people to their surroundings.

1/25 - 2/25 | Gallery X, Bemidji MN

After the emotional turmoil of unexpectedly losing my father, I found myself looking to art as a means of coping. Having lost a prominent figure in my life that grounded my family, a long series of changes came after and took what felt like an eternity to resolve. Event after event seemed to occupy my life and pushing off necessary time to sit with my new normal. 

Finally, during my senior year, I feel like things have slowed for the better. I can now think and reflect. The pizza box lid has followed me as an important piece, and I have looked for ways to expand on that night in ways that were meaningful. I have collected places, and photos that are important to the narrative of me and my dad’s story. Through colors used as a basis for process color mixing, I created this show for those to also sit and reflect.