My name is Marla and I’m a junior graphic designer! After declaring an undecided major my second semester of college, I felt very confused and like I was wasting time. My older sister was studying graphic design at the time, I remember hearing about her homework assignments and being jealous of how fun it looked to design.

She hit a road block when she had an assignment in After Effects. She asked me for help, since my hobby in high school was learning After Effects through YouTube. Me being a selfless and caring little sister I agreed to help her edit a video for nothing but her gratitude in return. I finished it in one sitting and she got a great grade for it! This was when I realized maybe graphic design had all the elements of a job I’d enjoy.

My ultimate goal is to be able to create eye catching designs that make a meaningful impact in the long run.