Who Dat Is?




   Kristina

:: Graphic Designer
:: Bibliophile
:: Music Junkie
:: Movie Quote Extraordinaire






What exactly is Design Juice? It's a conglomeration of things that make up my crazy world:

:: Graphic Designer ::
I am a designer. This may sound cliche, but I love what I do and I do what I love. I'm sure I annoy all my non-designer friends with the phrases: "Look at this paper!" "Can you believe the design of this?", "Ooo! You know what font this is?", "Why must people use papyrus for everything??" and other design related references that are appropriate for the moment.

I love thinking of new ideas, sitting at a computer for hours on end and just creating. It gives me purpose. It gives me life. It makes me.....me. (I know...cliche.)


:: Bibliophile ::
I've always been a reader. I can remember getting my first library card (the orange ones before they upgraded to silver ones!). It's always been my number one hobby. I get caught up the world someone else has created and it's the perfect escape from all the real world drama.

Graphic Design was the only thing keeping me from being an English major. And the fact that I would most likely end up being a teacher. SCARY.

I read when I'm bored. I read when I'm upset. I read when I'm broke. I read when I'm happy. Damnit, I just read.

:: Music Junkie ::
Music is in my soul. My and sister would literally just watch MTV, BET and The Box all day just to soak up the music. I learned to appreciate all types of music at an early age (Except country. Sorry, it just ain't gonna happen).

When I went to my first concert, I understood what music was all about. The rush, the feeling when you close your eyes when you listen to it. That one song that always seems to explain everything you're feeling. The crowds of people who also love the songs that you know by heart so well. Singing so loud that you know you're gonna regret it by the next morning. That one moment when you think "This is it!".....it makes everything all worth it. I love music.

:: Movie Quote Extraordinaire ::
Now what kind of pop culture junkie would I be if I didn't love movies?

I think I love movies so much because it's similar to reading. I like getting caught up in what's happening. The graphics, the story lines, the mystery of it sometimes. The snuggling up on the couch on a rainy day and just enjoying it. Sitting in the theatre with strangers having the same reactions to the movie that you are too.

We all try to find things in life to help explain who we are when we can't find the words ourselves. I am probably a Nicki Minaj song + a chick lit book with a psychological thriller ending. Creepy, I know.