WHY DESIGN?

Graphic and web design wasn’t always a passion of mine. I started out wanting to be a dolphin trainer (maybe that was when I was 9, but still). Web design became a big interest of mine when I started creating layouts for Myspace. I was never satisfied with the aesthetics of my profile and would constantly update it. My free time was filled with researching color schemes and trending design elements of the time (which in 2006 wasn’t that great).

Once I realized my passion for designing and my learning capabilities for developing, I knew I was headed in the right direction. Since then, I’ve never looked back.

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EDUCATION

In 2011, I decided to pursue what I thought was going to be a graphic design degree. However, I wanted to be able to develop websites as well, but I had no idea I could do both.

Thanks to the creative minds of my professors, and the hours of dedication and hard work I put in, I graduated with my Bachelor's degree.

SKILLS

In-Depth Program Knowledge: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Jquery, mySQL

WORK ETHIC

I put all my effort into everything I do. I spend much of my free time researching the latest trends in design and best practices for developing.

This hobby of mine helps me create stunning websites that are both functionally and technically sound. It also helps keep my creative juices flowing and adapting when it comes to concepting for other design projects.

CONTACT ME

Like what you see? Please feel free to let me know what you think, or you can just say “hi!” I’d love to know what I can do for you. Let’s continue the conversation through email, over the phone, or in person.

erica@ericajgustafson.com
630.550.8795