Question 1

What design fields do you currently work in?

Accepted Answer

Currently I work in the field of graphic and fashion design. I started off studying fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. I'm currently working as a freelance brand designer. I got into brand design when I realized that my passion for art and story-telling (as well as my organization skills) could easily be put to use helping small businesses grow!

I hope to, in the future, launch my first official fashion collection and begin creating one-of-a-kind pieces that resonates with young women.

Question 2

What programs do you typically use in design?

Accepted Answer

For brand and graphic design, I use mainly Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. I also use Canva for social media templates and mock-ups.

I source all my stock photos on Pexel and UnSplash. I also source free vector-based images on Pixabay.

Question 3

Do you do things other than design?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I actually do!

As an avid lover of stories, anime, and suspense, I got into writing at a young age. I'm currently working on my book series, Kingdoms of Yah, which is a high fantasy book series that follows the lives of several angels amid a political upheaval that disturbs the omniverse. The first book, The Stars That Fall, is currently available on Amazon.

I also published a poetry book, I Am The Black Woman, which is also available on Amazon as an eBook and a paperback. You can check out my book site here:

Other than that, I also maintain several blogs (I really love writing and designing).

Question 4

Is brand design your full time job?

Accepted Answer

I hope to make brand design, social media management, and digital marketing a career, yes. However, currently I work as a math teacher.

I'm hoping that by 2024, I'm full-time in marketing and social media management. In the next three years, I hope to own my own fashion label and branding company.

Question 5

Did you go to design school?

Accepted Answer

You can say that in a way, I did.

I attended the Fashion Institute of Technology where I graduated with a Bachelor's in Fashion Design. The courses offered (and the electives that I took) equipped me not only in the world of fashion, but also in business, marketing, and graphic design.

Some of the course I took involved small business creation, marketing, graphic design, photoshop and illustrator classes, merchandising, and more. I also completed a minor's in mathematics with concentrations in statistics and data analysis, which is imperative to marketing and business growth.

During my time at school, I also honed in on my skills in color theory, typography, logo design, and content writing, so I have tons of experience under my belt. I graduated in 2021, during the COVID epidemic, then immediately went into teaching, so I had to put my plans on a halt. However, I've spent much of the time rebranding and building myself and I've gotten my first wave of clients in 2023.

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What design fields do you currently work in?

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Do you do things other than design?

Is brand design your full time job?

Did you go to design school?