SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD)
My name is Charlie Anderson, and I’m majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Advertising Branding at Savannah College of Art and Design. Growing up in Austin TX, I was constantly surrounded by creativity and artwork, which still influences my designs today. I fell in love with digital art and graphic design during my sophomore year of high school when I was placed into a Digital Communication class. In this class, I became proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Procreate.
My journey with digital art has been more than just a creative outlet. It has been a transformative tool in overcoming the challenges posed by my learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. This medium has allowed me to express myself and create without the fear of making permanent mistakes. SCAD has given me the tools to continue to grow as a designer and learn from the very best in the industry.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Inspiration can come from many different sources and strike at random times. I get a lot of inspiration from pop culture, such as shoes, movies, and music. Music inspires me the most as it helps my mind focus and conceptualize my ideas.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
There are a few areas of design that I find super interesting, and I always have a fun time looking at them – including poster, package, publication, and logo design.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
My biggest takeaway from SCAD are the applications of design in the real world, the practicality of design thinking, and how to properly talk about your work. This has been a game changer!
