01: Introduction

1) Who are YOU? (Your DAI Major Study/Emphasis/Concentration; Interests; etc…)

I am Rebekah. I am a Visual Communication major. I enjoy reading, taking naps, making things, animanga,  videogames, and eating.  

I would've liked psychology to be my minor but woe is I as SFState hasn't been offering it for some time now. I found about sociology department a little late too. Speaking of late, I also was hoping to even have Japanese as a minor but what with class availability and whatnot, it didn't seem feasible within a year. Of course, its not like I can't study these things independently or in the future so nothing to fear! 

Part of deciding my major actually involved a bit of soul searching. I was initially a Pre-Nursing major since I was still unsure what to do with my life and well you'll earn lots of money. But I've hit many roadblocks as the two of us were simply not compatible. I was then going to decide on Psychology as my major but there was a waiting list at the time and as I thought about it, the career options that were generally achievable with a Psych degree weren't really my cup of tea. So I looked around some more and discovered Visual Communication. Since I declared it two years ago, as cheesy as this sounds, I've never felt truer to myself, even if I have a long ways to go. But hey, I've made it this far! ∀(￣▽￣)∀

2) What Inspires/”WOWs” YOU? (provide an “inspirational” Quote)
Thought-provoking stories and design that aid/provoke introspection. 

" It doesn't take much to turn impossible into 'I'm possible' " - Gitaroo Man

" Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. " - Theodore Geisel 

3) Who, or what are your influences?

One of my biggest influences graphic design wise would be Tuly and Kat of 99mockingbirds. 

4) What is your Vision or HOPE in your life(time)? (academically; professionally; and/or socially)

I would be able to create art and design that would entertain, uplift,  and/or create change to a better future for everyone. 


Professionally, I do hope to be involved with the game industry one day. I feel that gameplay is a wonderful way to utilize so many things from design, entertainment, and contrary to popular opinion, inspire (as few and far in between they can be). 


I do hope one day I will be good enough to be an illustrator as well. 

5) Post image(s) that best represents YOU and/or your Vision(s)

 

6) Provide Six (6) “Key Words” that best describe YOU

Silly, strange, sleepy, dreamer, imaginative, introvert