Hi, my name is Makayla Wickman, I am currently a student at Southeast Technical College pursuing a degree in media design. Growing up art did not come easily to me in the traditional sense of drawing or painting. However, I found my creative outlet in other ways through music and photography. Wanting to do something creative with my life is what led me to want to pursue graphic design as a job.
I am almost done with my first year and am overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge I have learned. I thought I was coming into college with a good grip of knowledge because I had been dabbling in making things such as logos. However, I struggled a lot my first semester and really didn’t know if this was something I could do. I am so glad I stuck through it though because I feel like I am getting the hang of things and becoming a much better designer and maybe even artist.
Although it may feel like it most days, school and work are not the only things I do in a day. So, a few of my hobbies include listening and playing music, reading, watching new TV shows, traveling, and photography. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends outside of work and school.