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Desiree Daos: Greetings from Missouri State

January 23, 2024 by Kayla A. Guilbault

A mockup of the Be a Bear design by Desiree Daos.

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

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: Be a Bear, Be a Bear Contest, Be A Bear T-shirt, Events

London Richards: Embracing a culture of unity and belonging at Missouri State

January 23, 2024 by Kayla A. Guilbault

Portrait of London Richards

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

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: Be a Bear, Be A Bear T-shirt, Be a Bear T-Shirt Contest, Events

Rachel Backs: Bringing together the Bears of today and tomorrow

January 31, 2020 by Kristina Khodai

Rachel Backs in her cap and gown.

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

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: Be a Bear, Be a Bear T-Shirt Contest, Emergency Scholarship Fund, graphic design, Rachel Backs

Olina Einarsdottir: Leaving her fingerprint on Missouri State

January 31, 2020 by

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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

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: Be a Bear, Be A Bear T-shirt, Be a Bear T-Shirt Contest, graphic design

Tessa Phongsavath: A Bear with a passion

February 7, 2019 by

Tessa Phongsavath headshot

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

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: Be a Bear, college of arts and leters, Emergency Scholarship Fund, graphic design, SAA, t-shirt, Tessa Phongsavath

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