Selena Vargas About selena...

I am a designer, a writer, and a mixed media artist. I feel at home in the field of design because it combines my love for the written word and my love for creating impactful visual layouts to communicate a message for a specific audience. My experience at Southeast Technical College has helped me build technical skills on top of the artistic knowledge and capabilities I’ve been building since childhood. During my time in this program, I’ve learned that successful design is goal oriented and well thought out. There’s been great improvement in my skills thanks to a better understanding of design principles, feedback from instructors, and lots of practice and dedication on my part. I’ve been artistic, detail oriented, and slightly obsessive about little details my entire life and design is the perfect avenue to channel those characteristics. Studying design has surprised me, too. I discovered that the research and planning process is something I enjoy, and so is the precision of production. Customizing typography is also something I enjoy; many of my designs incorporate elements I’ve handwritten. The language of visual communication fascinates me; such as the ways that different fonts, shapes, and colors affect a viewer’s perception of a message. My belief is that design is much more than just making something look nice - it’s about making choices that make an impression. I’m fond of visual storytelling, meaningful typography, and unfussy design. Currently, I have plans to continue my education and complete an associate’s in Marketing to complement the Media Design degree I will be completing this year. I’m looking forward to my future in the field, and hope to land an internship or work with a mentor that will help me further grow my skills and confidence as a professional designer.

selenavargasthedesigner.com