Every creative persons’ story usually starts off the same….

“I was very creativ

e

as a kid” “I loved arts and crafts”

Hotblack. (2013). Pencil Border, Retreived: September 16, 2014, from: http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/861257

So what makes me different from

the rest?

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My Drive Nemo. (2012). [Vector Graphics], Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: http://pixabay.com/en/hard-disk-drive-head-storage-30576/ edited by me

Filter Forge. (2013). LooseLeaf, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/93421824@N06/8508832971/

My motivation comes from family, especially my daughter

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My Name is

Asha Howard Graphic Designer

Filter Forge. (2013). LooseLeaf, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/93421824@N06/8508832971/

As a child I made cards for birthdays, and holidays

Paul. (2008). Birthday, retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/81565156@N00/2979883621/ CJ Sorg. (2008). Birthday love in crayon, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13879801@N00/2211636052/

As I grew up

I started taking pictures

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I even took photos for my high school yearbook

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My interest in

photography brought me

to Photoshop

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I use to look up tutorials to see how much I could learn on

my own.

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My childhood hobbies should have been a clear indication as to what I wanted to do when I grew up,

but instead I went to college for engineering.

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I later transferred to Full Sail University (Online)...

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and started on the path of making my hobby my career.

Kiki follettosa. (2006) Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32179765@N00/188111704/

I’ve always been the kind who stood out from the

rest.

Kiki follettosa. (2006) Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32179765@N00/188111704/

So my mantra would be:

“Out of the Norm”

Full Sail has given me the opportunity to work with

most of the Adobe programs

Screenshot by Asha Howard Screenshot by Asha Howard

Screenshot by Asha Howard

Full Sail has challenged me to push myself and see my talent

continue to grow.

My strategies for self-growth would be to continue

taking classes at Full Sail

My competitive advantage would be my motivation, which is my

daughter. Photo taken by: Asha Howard

Photo taken by: Asha Howard

My daughter pushes me to do my best and to keep moving forward

even when I doubt myself.

Mistakes are just lessons to learn from.

Conor Thaxter. (2009). Creativity vs Art. Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/31642921@N03/4103788807/

My work experience as a graphic designer is mostly

volunteer work.

Gemma Bou. (2013). Hand by hand. Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/40150500@N03/8731789518/

Before attending Full Sail I

volunteered as the graphic designer for my church.

Peasap. (2007). Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21314760@N00/566255156/

I designed newsletters, programs, and certificates for

christenings and other occasions.

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I also design things for family and friends.

I design flyers for my friends parties and invitations

for my daughters’ parties. Photo taken by: Asha Howard

I also design for fun and practice so that I

can grow as a designer.

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At this point I am not sure

who I want to design for.

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I am hoping by the end of this course I find out

but until then...

Nemo. (2012). [Vector Graphics], Retrieved: September 26, 2014, from: http://pixabay.com/en/hourglass-sand-blue-glass-time-34048/edited by me

I will keep practicing and bettering my craft.

Here are some examples of my work...

Designed by: Asha Howard

Designed by: Asha Howard Designed by: Asha Howard

Designed by: Asha Howard

Designed by: Asha Howard

Designed by: Asha Howard

To me success means

being able to love what you do.

Geralt. (2014). Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: http://pixabay.com/en/font-success-recognition-attraction-446669/

Making a hobby a career is my idea of success.

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