I am passionate about designing things that excite my inner child. I love experimenting with loud colors, patterns, textures, and elements. To me, the purpose of apparel design is to find a way to express yourself through what some people think is just another part of a morning routine. Finding basic clothes and adding my own personal touch inspires me to always think creatively and outside of the box. As a designer, I am most inspired by nature and the importance of recognizing the beauty in the natural world around us. With the fast pace of day to day life sometimes we forget to look around at the world around us and, similarly to nature, I think a lot of people don’t realize how much brighter your daily routine can be if you make sure the clothes you live in are beautiful too.
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ABOUT ME
I am a recent graduate from the University of Missouri - Columbia. I am a very passionate and creative with a degree in Textile and Apparel Management with an emphasis in Apparel Production. I also obtained a minor in Business and a certificate in Digital Merchandising. My passions include sustainable fashion, upcycling, and graphic design. I am looking to further myself and my education any chance I can get. While at Mizzou, I proved my ability to lead, communicate, and foster communities. Being a manager at our on campus Starbucks, I established a skillset to help pave the way for the future. I thrive in fast-paced work environments and love using creative problem solving to increase efficiency, driven by my high curiosity. I aspire to implement my skills in a way that can improve myself and better the world.