I love watching a design progress from rough sketches to a clean, finished product. Even more than that, I love taking part in the process, especially if it involves working with my hands. I connect to my projects so much more if I can physically touch and make some part of them. Cutting paper and spraying glue and rolling out ink gets messy, but that’s part of the beauty of it. I may be sticky and covered in ink and papercuts, but my work is clean and good. The design is the final product and my stained fingers show the process.

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A design doesn’t just pop into existence, it takes time and effort to become what it is. As a student, I am the same way. The skills I have now didn’t just appear – things had to get a little messy first. Luckily for me, the process isn’t over. I’ll keep learning and getting messy for the rest of my life.