Who Is Collin?

Graphic Designer | Motion Designer | Illustrator

Something that I never noticed until I started designing was how much design we see in the world around us. Graphic design has engulfed this world in the best way possible as it makes the world we live in more alive. Even as I sit here typing on my computer I can see the “Apple” computer logo on my monitor. While the “Apple” logo may not seem very interesting, it’s actually a key reason in the company Apples success. It only takes a simple glance around any space you’re in, and you will see some form of visual design. Design takes many different forms, shapes, text, and sizes ranging from billboards, posters, logos, motion graphics, social media, textiles, prints, books, street signs, and the list goes on and on. Graphic design plays a key role in all of our day to day lives as it allows for a visual communication in which a multitude of people can understand. Graphic design is a special form of art which takes skills from all the different other mediums of art in order to communicate a message.

Graphic Design Has Given Me An Outlet To Express My Creative Endeavors To The Fullest Degree.

Collin Sitting On A Rock

Applications & Skills

Technical Skills

  • Motion Design

  • Illustration

  • Graphic Design

  • Video Editing/VFX

  • Brand Identity

  • Learning 3D

  • Visual Storytelling

Creative Skills

  • Collaborative

  • Organized

  • Communicative

  • Creative Strategy

  • Problem-Solver

  • Concepting

  • Style Exploration

My Design Journey

I hadn’t realized how important graphic design was until I took my intermediate design class and met my instructor who was also the head of the design department for my college. She opened my eyes to how much design has taken over the world. Her impact on my life, I will always remember. My work before going into her class was weak, but after taking her class my mindset had changed to full designer mode. I began studying the applications in my free time watching tutorial after tutorial, writing notes, learning the software. It was all making sense to me that becoming a graphic designer was my passion.

Getting into the Graphic Design BFA program was the next step for me in my design journey. Countless nights of refining my portfolio till I had something I was ready to turn in was one of the most challenging parts of my journey. It paid off however as I was accepted into the program and couldn’t have been more excited. Through taking more advanced classes my passion has led me to creating motion graphics, VFX, illustrations and so much more. If you took the time to read this, Thank you for reading about my journey, and enjoy my creative madness.