About me

I’m a design student in third year studying a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic & Digital Design at Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

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I was always interested in all things creative from a young age. When I was a child,  I would sew together books to make a magazine and I created doll houses and furniture out of cardboard boxes.  I wanted to be an artist when I grew up.

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In secondary school, I became interested in painting. I gained work experience in The Wild Atlantic Art shop and spent the week painting and understanding how the business worked. 

 

Breege, my boss, hired me and my interest for art flourished. My art teachers encouraged me to enter art competitions  and when I received awards, I became more serious about my work. 

 

I came second in the Credit Union Art Award in 2013, 2016 and 2018. I also got a Certificate of Commendation in the Texaco Art Competition in 2013, 2014, and 2015. I was awarded Abbey Vocational school student of the year award for both Junior and Leaving Cert Art.

 

This encouraged me to pursue art as a career, rather than just a hobby.  Therefore I decided to enrol in the UAL Foundation in Art and Design  in North West Regional College, to find out which sector I wanted to specialise in.

 

Through this course, I found my interest for Graphic Design. I love the idea of user focused design that actually helps people.

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In the Graphic and Digital Design course I'm currently enrolled in, I have received experience in brand identity, motion, spatial design and advertising, however my passion lies in user interface and experience design. 

I want to improve the lives of others through design.