Missouri State University junior Desiree Daos blends vintage charm with timeless campus architecture in her 2024 Be a Bear t-shirt design. “When I was brainstorming I had the idea of using the text as a frame and incorporating images or drawings within it,” Daos said. Drawing inspiration from the classic "greetings from" postcards, Daos’ design is meant to reflect the … [Read more...] about Desiree Daos: Greetings from Missouri State
Beginning as a business major at Missouri State University, London Richards wasn’t always sure that she would pursue a creative field. At the end of her sophomore year, however, she decided to follow her passion for graphic design. “I remember taking a Photoshop class in eighth grade, and I loved it. Graphic design had been in the back of my mind since, but I didn’t have … [Read more...] about London Richards: Embracing a culture of unity and belonging at Missouri State
As a senior at Missouri State University, Jalin Anderson holds MSU Bears close to her heart. This was one of the things that influenced her Be a Bear contest design. She said, “With people of all ages, careers, and hobbies, being Bears is what unifies us as a community.” Jalin has about six years of experience with graphic design. She competed in her design program in high … [Read more...] about Jalin Anderson: MSU Bears represent a community united
Art and Design have always been a passion for St. Peters native, Samantha Stoltz. “I love trying new things, thinking outside the box, using different mediums, and even drawing inspiration from other artists,” she said. A passion turned career Her journey began four years ago in high school. She immersed herself in the graphic design community from that moment forward. What … [Read more...] about Samantha Stoltz: Community, unity and values lie within all Missouri State Bears
It was passion for art and a connection to Missouri State that inspired Julie Mason's design for the Be A Bear T-shirt contest. Julie, like other graphic design students, was assigned the task of creating a T-Shirt for class. “I was just looking at some T-shirts I liked, just the traditional college T-shirt you would see in the bookstore. I looked at some posters and got … [Read more...] about Julie Mason: Creating memories that transcend a lifetime