Good Grades Saved My Life in Middle School Good Grades Saved My Life in Middle School: Model and Actor, Geomel Benson talks about how basketball saved his life. How growing up he wasn’t the best kid for his mom to raise. He remembers almost failing 6th grade and not being able to play sports. He […]
How Do I Pursue Dance as a Career? Choreographer and Dancer CJ Nacorda shares advice he would give to someone pursuing the same career. We are advised to take classes, understand the structure of choreography, and take classes to develop your style. CJ encourages us to have confidence in ourselves above all things. Join Mailing […]
A Simple Step to Discover Who You Really Are A Simple Step to Discover Who You Really Are: Fatima Elswify, motivational speaker, says that the world would be a better place if people think outside themselves and think about other people. She feels that you can learn more about yourself by being alone. Many times people […]
Why Focusing at a Young Age is Beneficial Later in Life Why Focusing at a Young Age is Beneficial Later in Life:Film producer Don Hale Jr. shares advice he would give his 18 year old self. Don stresses the importance of both rehearsing our goals, then carrying them out. Lack of focus is often common […]
What Should I Know Before Pursuing a Field in Design? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet offers advice to future designers. Chris emphasizes that aspiring designers should know the field is not easy to pursue. It requires a lot of perseverance, as like all creative fields, they are highly popular. Chris encourages us to judge of skills […]
Journalist Gives Advice on Pursuing an Entertainment Career Entertainment journalist, Alison Law, gives advice to females looking to break into the industry, never trying, and also shares words of inspiration. She describes the obstacle of being an African-American female trying to get into the entertainment industry. She discloses that weight can become an issue in […]
Why 3D Printers Are Changing the Designing World Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses 3D printing used within design. Chris explains the process can be helpful as it allows for the creation of any form. Chris suggests that if the printing were made of another material, it may be used more in mass production rather than […]
What Software Should I Choose as a Creative Designer? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses different design programs used in the industry, and the different purposes as to why they are used instead of the next. Each program has its different corks and specialty, and companies will carry different licenses. Chris speaks on 3D printing, and […]
What is the Typical Day Like for an Automotive Designer? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses a typical day in his profession. Determining immediate needs of the department are essential, as his team works on a multitude of projects. Chris may often meet with others to ensure they share the same perspective of the task at […]
What are the Differences Between Creating Art and Design Work? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet explains the difference between art and design, terms that are commonly misconstrued in creation. Generally, art is subjective and design is objective. Chris explains that design is a rigorous process of refining for another individual until the outcome is a physical […]