I think it’s crucial to have role models in your life. They can influence, inspire, and motivate you and your decisions. I have had a few role models so far but I never had one that related so much to me. Of course, the others helped me a lot, and I am very grateful, but they didn’t have many similarities. That is why I am very grateful that I was able to meet someone recently whom I now consider a role model.
Her name is Christy Beving, she is the founder and owner of Downtown Design. I met her when I had to interview someone in the Industry for a magazine I am making in one of my classes. I was lucky enough to be able to interview such and talented and personal person. Throughout our talk, I was able to relate to her not just through industry talk but personally. I loved the way she answered all of my questions, I was able to get to know so much about the industry through what she told me.
Christy is such a great designer, when I started looking into her before the interview I got to see all her current designs on her website. There isn’t one design in specific that I like. I like looking at all the designs she has on her website. Her designs and so clean and cut, that you can tell the hard work and joy she has for them. In the interview, she said that one of her favorite parts of her job is that she loves seeing the business she designs for flourish. And that is why I admire he so much, she loves working on one with her clients. She is very personal with them and that is the kind of designer I want to be too.
I admired her and all the hard work she has put into her business. She inspired me to work harder and to know my worth as a designer. I am so lucky and happy to have been able to talk with her. I was about to learn from her experiences and struggles. I was about to find out that we have some things in common, with things like our life experiences and our likes. She is such a great person, and I hope we can keep in touch.