Name: Ethan Allen Smith
Year in program: First (200 level classes)
Position applying for: Web/Tech Support
Why are you interested in art and design? I have had a passion for graphic design since I was a child. Art runs think in our family. I've been working as a designer since I was 15. Also, I'm addicted to popular culture.
What makes you qualified for the position? I have 15+ years experience with both Mac and PC, software and hardware. I am an expert with the entire Adobe Suite, as well as most other design programs (including Quark and Corel *shudder*). I am also an expert with many peripheral technologies, like coding (HTML, CSS, PHP, etc.), software (FTP, font creation, sound and video editing, etc.), and hardware (projectors, printers, scanners, etc.).
What is your favorite part about FoGD? Friends of Graphic Design stands as one of the best examples of how much Portland State cares about its design program (and vice versa). No matter the level of experience or talent, I have yet to meet a design student who doesn't feel acutely cared for. FoGD plays a huge part in this.
What do you think could be improved? Much more activity from the pre-portfolio review students. FoGD tends to feel isolated to the 300 & 400 level students.
How will you contribute to the future success of the group? As a pre-review student myself, I will continue to find ways to add my work to the pool. I am also endlessly enthusiastic and will continue to be an advocate for the design program in general and FoGD specifically.
Please include any links to flickr, twitter, facebook, etc that you want to share with the group:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethanallensmith/
Feel free to include other information like you hobbies, your favorite font, your favorite artists, your weirdest talent, etc.:
I have three wonderful, beautiful children, ages 6, 4, & 3. They are my favorite hobby.
I ride a motorcycle as my primary mode of transportation (I don't own a car).
I am a music junky. It is my one vice and my primary "luxury" expense. Every year we get VIP passes to MFNW and have driven more than 7 hours (crossing two states) to see one our favorite artists.
I love anything by the "Beautiful Losers" group. I am also a fan of Rick Reese, Carson Ellis, Nick Wilson, Cameron Moll, Chris Coyier (web designer) House Industries, and the Icon Factory.
Clarendon is currently my favorite font.
I can spin a basketball on my finger indefinitely, but I can't play basketball.
Ethan Allen Smith.
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