“..after 12 years of learning, growing, and working in this field, I understand even more deeply the importance of thoughtful design and a strong brand.”
Wow. I can’t believe it’s been almost 12 years since I created this website.
At the time, I was a sophomore at Owens Community College, majoring in Commercial Art with a concentration in Web Design. If you had asked me then what I wanted to do after graduation, my answer would’ve been simple: become a web designer. My design professor saw that in me too and encouraged me to pursue it wholeheartedly. I loved designing web pages—and I still do. It was, and continues to be, something I’m deeply passionate about.
This website was built entirely with HTML. I was a beginner when it came to coding, but having an eye for design—and understanding how a website could function while also being visually engaging—came naturally to me.
Finding this image made me pause and reflect on just how far I’ve come. I remember countless days of doubt, wondering if I could really be a designer—or a good one at that. Even in those moments, I had enough faith to keep going and to trust God with whatever He had planned for me. I always knew I was created to do something creative. Creativity came as naturally to me as breathing. It brought me joy and gave me an outlet to express myself. My bedroom walls were filled with drawings and paintings I created, and my dad played a huge role in fostering that love by constantly encouraging me to learn more and work hard.
I had everything I needed to at least try—to become the best designer I could be. From layout and to typography and color choices, I’ve always been intentional about the work I create. That hasn’t changed. If anything, after 12 years of learning, growing, and working in this field, I understand even more deeply the importance of thoughtful design and a strong brand.
I’m incredibly grateful that I still get to create—and that my love for design has never faded. Through the challenges I’ve faced throughout my career, I’m thankful that God continues to use the gifts He’s given me to do the work He’s called me to do.
