Name: Corbin LaMont
Year in program: Sophomore
Position applying for: Budget Guru!
Why are you interested in art and design?
In 4th grade I decided to start a neighborhood newspaper. I produced it weekly and sent out subscription fliers finally getting a few dozen people to read every week. The Vineyard Mountain Gazette had a cooking section, weather report, classified ads, articles written by my friend and me, even gardening tips. At the time I thought this weekly paper was a product of my desire to become a writer, looking back on it, I just wanted to make something for people. I loved collecting up all the content for the week, laying it out and making copies. Luckily for me I grew up and realized there was an area where I could do just that. Design simply makes me really happy. It combines my love of working with people, making things and problem solving.
What makes you qualified for the position?
I'm very organized and take deadlines seriously. I have experience with paperwork and budgeting from two years as a student group President. I also worked for three years as an office assistant dealing with similar things. More importantly than that I really care about Friends of Graphic Design and it's success.
What is your favorite part about FoGD?
Though I am a huge fan of the workshops and studio tours, I would say my favorite part about FoGD is the communication it enables throughout the program. A large part of how I ended up at PSU actually came about because I was sitting in Montana looking at the FoGD blog and flickr stream thinking, “Gee, I want to be involved with these kids.” None of the other graphic design programs I was looking at could easily show me just how much the students were doing, seeing and making. FoGD makes me so excited to talk with other students about all the design happenings both in and out of Portland.
What do you think could be improved?
I would love to see a larger section of the graphic design program getting involved in activities outside of class. We already have lots of good things started but it would nice to see activities led by members outside of the coordinators. I think starting biweekly activities led by board members or other students would be great to get more people involved regularly- button making, workshops, ect!
How will you contribute to the future success of the group?
As budgeting coordinator I will make sure to keep things running! I'm a firm believer in the opportunities a student group can create. As only a sophomore in the program I am going to be here for awhile and I this will help with all the turnover that happens because as students we won't be here forever. I want to be as involved as possible with FoGD while I am at PSU and increasing the activity of underclassmen students can help with the adjustments to leaving coordinators.
This is where you can find me on the internet:
http://corbinlamont.tumblr.com/
http://lordclinton.tumblr.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48913013@N07/
http://twitter.com/#!/corbinlamont
I really enjoy getting my hands dirty and making complicated things easy. I also love going to the Bins, thrifting and garage sales- I've had to ban myself from buying anymore dish-ware (If you need a set of dishes, I'd gladly shop for you). Aside from that good conversation, coffee, all the necessities.
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