Blog One: Design Persona

Growing up I felt I was destined for fame. Singing consumed me. I started lessons at a young age, won talent quests, and continued on to become a 16 year old contestant in the New Zealand Idol semi-finals. It was only a matter of time before somebody ‘discovered’ me and I flew off to the spotlight.

Realising that my dream wasn’t going to come true shattered me.

I couldn’t decide what to study, so I started working in an office. I was a part of the uninspired herd of suits. To me, becoming one of the masses was devastating.

Recognising the signs took longer than it should have. I got excited every time there were updates for the company website, I spent my free time creating, and surfing design blogs. I couldn’t get enough. Walking the streets and bombarding myself with visual images turned out to be my favourite thing. My camera filled up with pictures. An infinite array of colours, textures, and shapes.

 So I looked into it. The course looked amazing. The opportunities for graduates with a BDI absolutely blew me away. How had I not thought of this before? I realised that if my career was in any of the potential fields outlined, I would love my job.

 I finally feel I am on the right path. I guess you could say the Victoria course book and the world around us inspired me. I am now surrounded by people who see the same beauty in everyday objects and images. I am extremely excited about where this course can take me. My biggest aspiration is to wake up in the morning and be thrilled to go to work. Let’s see shall we?