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Linda's work combines: Technology, Education, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Art Center College of Design
Graduate Degree
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Art Center College of Design
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education Administrators, Postsecondary:
Graduate Degree: Design and Visual Communications, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I loved art and did not know I could have a career in it. I discovered illustration when I was 14.
2.
Realizing freelance and working alone was not for me.
3.
Understanding I could use my skill set to bring ideas to life, that I was a good problem solver.
4.
Moving from 2D to working with fabrics and costuming then starting a business with a crazy idea.
5.
Technology entered and it was so exciting I wanted to learn everything about creating for the web.
6.
Started teaching and fell in love with helping younger creatives achieve their goals.
7.
Going to graduate school and exploring my passion for experimental interactive media and games.
8.
Working for Autodesk as a creative leader to change the way students explore and use technology.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
My high school guidance counselor told me to take typing classes instead of art classes. My mother was very creative but had no education or training and I always sensed the constant worry that I was making a mistake, that this was not a safe path.
How I responded:
If you are creative and love to draw and come up with ideas there are so many avenues for you to explore. We live in a visual culture, if you love to design, create art and come up with creative ideas to solve problems you can do anything you put your mind to! I use the skills I learned in art school every day in new ways. Technology changed my world and with technology we live in a time of life long learning, but that just makes it more exciting. Don't be afraid to take chances and explore.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My family did not understand the amount of work and commitment it took to go to college and were not as supportive. I had to really believe in what I was doing and build a strong community of colleagues from school that have become lifelong friends.