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
During an advance graphics course in her final semester at Missouri State University, Rachel Backs received a unique assignment. Her class was challenged to create designs for the Be a Bear T-shirt contest. Now, Backs is one of three finalists in the contest. “I’m stoked to be up against some of my classmates,” Backs said. “They are amazing designers and people.” A Bear … [Read more...] about Rachel Backs: Bringing together the Bears of today and tomorrow
Olina Einarsdottir started with a sketch book, a pencil and photos of bears from Google. She drew lines that varied in thickness that could represent the movement of the bear’s fur. A few small adjustments later, she had what she wanted: A design in which little parts make a whole. But it took another person’s perspective to discover what turned out to be a beautiful … [Read more...] about Olina Einarsdottir: Leaving her fingerprint on Missouri State
Nearly a year ago, Tessa Phongsavath ran across a poster for the Be a Bear T-shirt contest and it sparked her interest, to say the least. Fast forward to the present, she combined her skill and passion to find herself a top three finalist. Phongsavath is a senior studying graphic design at Missouri State University. For her class project, she had to submit a design for the … [Read more...] about Tessa Phongsavath: A Bear with a passion