OUR STUDENT INTERNS ARE GETTING REAL-WORLD DESIGN EXPERIENCE
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- Lekia Evans, Universal Phoenix Group LLC
- Kyera Frank, Hanover County Museum of History & Culture
- Gabrielle Gibson, Wedding Salon
- Elizabeth Moutous, VSU Department of Art + Design
- Andrea Kinnaman, Hanover County Museum of History & Culture
- Lauryn Fauntroy, Red Orange Studio
- Brandilyn Silva, VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band
- Xavier Young, Que Tees Print Shop, VSU Athletics Department
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Meet the designers of the future…
LEKIA EVANS
UNIVERSAL PHOENIX GROUP LLC
I’m a graphic designer from Buffalo, NY, and enjoy brand and logo designing. I hope to create design work that will positively have an impact in people’s lives.
KYERA FRANK
HANOVER COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE
I’m a graphic designer from Chesterfield, VA. I enjoy illustrating during my free time. Not only do I love to design, but I love to play and cHi! I’m a Senior graphic design major at Virginia State University. I believe design is a journey and as an artist it’s my job to guide the viewer through its ends and outs. Process, research, and planning are just as important as crafting the finish piece as they illustrate the adventure of the creative mind. Though I’m due to graduate from student to young professional I hope to never stop learning, growing and developing as an artist so that I may continue to guide others through creative pathways in the future.
GABRIELLE GIBSON
WEDDING SALON
I am from Alexandria, Va. I enjoy the collection of movies and music. I often let it inspire my work as a designer. In the future I aspire to work in entertainment, commercial, and movie industries.
ELIZABETH MOUTOUS
VSU DEPARTMENT OF ART + DESIGN
Residing in Richmond, Virginia, I have been studying graphic design for three years and am a current senior at Virginia State University. I find most interest in branding, illustrations, lettering, and layouts and have had the opportunity to be showcased in various student exhibitions. When I’m not creating on the screen, I like to make acoustic covers, explore nature, and constantly learn new hobbies such as rock climbing or bartending for my friends and family on the weekend. It keeps the creative juices flowing and is great exercise for my brain which ultimately brings new inspirations back to my projects!
ANDREA KINNAMAN
HANOVER COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE
Hello! I am a military child who has traveled to nine different countries growing up. As one might see, I am one of many Designers on this page. But, I am a jack of all trades, master of none, so I do many art concentrations. A few types of mediums I do are photography, photoshop art, Layouts, and Designs for the public audience. One of my strong traits is working well under pressure, team player, working alone, meeting tight deadlines, being flexible, and being a fast learner.
LAURYN FAUNTROY
RED ORANGE STUDIO
I am a senior at Virginia State University, my concentration is in Graphic Design. My favorite part of being a Graphic Designer is going through the steps of the creative process and problem-solving. Knowing you’ve created something special, and holding it in your hand is a feeling unlike any other. I can’t wait to show the rest of the world what I’m capable of.
BRANDILYN SILVA
VSU TROJAN EXPLOSION MARCHING BAND
I am a big lover of art and I am blessed with the power of creativity. My aim is to express my thoughts visually and create magical images digitally. Anyone can think and dream unconventional things, and as a graphic designer I want to inspire others to explore their imagination.
XAVIER YOUNG
QUE TEES PRINT SHOP, VSU ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
I am an artist and designer at Virginia State University where I am obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. I enjoy establishing my creative position while elevating other minds that surround me. I have a wide range of skills from making flyers, posters, business cards, book covers, and magazine design.
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