My name is Emily Seaton, and I am a graphic designer originally from Omaha, NE. I was always fascinated by different elements of design growing up without realizing it. I was the kid who used Papyrus in the history project about Egypt thinking I was an absolute genius. While the typeface itself is probably not the strongest example of good design, this is where I realized I liked using typography to create a message, which is what graphic design is all about: how can we communicate visually?
My love for typography grew into a love for puzzles and fitting elements together, this is where I began to work in layout design in high school at the student newspaper. After winning a few state awards, I knew that this is what I wanted to pursue. Graphic design is full of puzzles waiting to be pieced together in unexpected ways to create something new.
I took my experience with layout design into college and applied for the campus newspaper, The Collegian. I started out taking photos of sporting events and was so excited when they chose one of my women's basketball photos to be in the newspaper. I practically ran to the newsstand to pick up a copy and see my work in print. I flipped to the sports section and saw my photo covering up 1/4 of the page, in color and with a great cutline, but someone else's name attached to it. Now, this was a simple mistake by the staff, but I was devastated to not receive credit for something I made.
I learned something that day: life can provide unforgettable opportunities, don't give up because of some ink on a page. If I had quit The Collegian that day, I never would have made my way to Video Coordinator and created commercials and promotional videos for the university. I never would have become Design Coordinator and introduced a center-spread bleed to the newspaper. I never would have become Managing Editor and produced themed issues that led to national awards and a spot to speak at the Fall College Media Convention. I never would have become Editor-in-Chief and worked my way up from a no-name photographer.
So, that's me. I don't give up, I give it my all and I never turn down a challenge. I'm passionate about my work and want to collaborate with others to learn and grow as a person and a designer. I don't let change scare me, I accept it and adapt to it. I'm Emily Seaton and I am a graphic designer.
My love for typography grew into a love for puzzles and fitting elements together, this is where I began to work in layout design in high school at the student newspaper. After winning a few state awards, I knew that this is what I wanted to pursue. Graphic design is full of puzzles waiting to be pieced together in unexpected ways to create something new.
I took my experience with layout design into college and applied for the campus newspaper, The Collegian. I started out taking photos of sporting events and was so excited when they chose one of my women's basketball photos to be in the newspaper. I practically ran to the newsstand to pick up a copy and see my work in print. I flipped to the sports section and saw my photo covering up 1/4 of the page, in color and with a great cutline, but someone else's name attached to it. Now, this was a simple mistake by the staff, but I was devastated to not receive credit for something I made.
I learned something that day: life can provide unforgettable opportunities, don't give up because of some ink on a page. If I had quit The Collegian that day, I never would have made my way to Video Coordinator and created commercials and promotional videos for the university. I never would have become Design Coordinator and introduced a center-spread bleed to the newspaper. I never would have become Managing Editor and produced themed issues that led to national awards and a spot to speak at the Fall College Media Convention. I never would have become Editor-in-Chief and worked my way up from a no-name photographer.
So, that's me. I don't give up, I give it my all and I never turn down a challenge. I'm passionate about my work and want to collaborate with others to learn and grow as a person and a designer. I don't let change scare me, I accept it and adapt to it. I'm Emily Seaton and I am a graphic designer.