Padnos Student Visual and Media Arts Gallery
Department of Visual and Media Arts
Grand Valley State University
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM
BFA EXHIBITION
Taylor Ayers
Emerson Baumgardner
Olivia DeBoer
Abigail Cooper
Erica Klass
Mariah Lucas
Trudy McLaughlin
Lilah Parker
Olivia Prusinowski
Michele Chau
Sabrina Hosler
Spencer Lucas
Victoria Ratliff
McKenna Sgroi
Paxton Tomko
Jillian Weiand
Sarah Wollensak
Kathryn Yeager
Paxton Tomko

BFA W2021
Graphic Design Program
Artist Statement
Design for me is something spiritual. It’s all the thoughts, emotions, and reasons that you don’t see that make something work, that give it a meaning and allow it to function. It’s intention and purpose. It’s often talked about as problem solving and while I believe good design does solve problems, I see design as doing more than that. I find I’m inspired by a multitude of design as well as art, wherever the medium or area I find them. I find my interest in being able to connect with people on a deep level through the use of design, which has lead me to explore working with many different mediums. I have a passion for creating work that makes a connection and an impact with people, while it strives to help people to live a better life. For me, design is an avenue to bring beauty, meaning, and purpose to people.





