The document details the story of Asha Howard and her journey to becoming a graphic designer. As a child, Asha enjoyed arts and crafts and took photographs. She studied engineering in college but transferred to Full Sail University to study graphic design. Asha's motivation comes from her daughter and she volunteers designing for her church. Her goal is to turn her hobby and passion into a career as a graphic designer.

1. Every creative persons’ story usually starts
off the same….
“I was very creative
as a kid” “I loved arts and crafts”
Hotblack. (2013). Pencil Border, Retreived: September 16, 2014, from: http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/861257

2. So what makes
me different from
the rest?
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Jppi. (2005). SW Crayons01, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/39382

3. My Drive
Nemo. (2012). [Vector Graphics], Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: http://pixabay.com/en/hard-disk-drive-head-storage-30576/ edited by me
Filter Forge. (2013). LooseLeaf, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/93421824@N06/8508832971/

4. My motivation comes from family,
especially my daughter
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5. My Name is
Asha Howard
Graphic Designer
Filter Forge. (2013). LooseLeaf, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/93421824@N06/8508832971/

6. As a child I made cards for
birthdays, and holidays
Paul. (2008). Birthday, retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/81565156@N00/2979883621/
CJ Sorg. (2008). Birthday love in crayon, Retrieved: September 16, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13879801@N00/2211636052/

7. As I grew up
I started taking pictures
Photo taken by: Asha Howard

8. I even took photos for my high school
yearbook
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9. My interest
in
photography
brought me
to
Photoshop
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10. I use to look up tutorials to
see how much I could learn on
my own.
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11. My childhood hobbies should have been a clear indication
as to what I wanted to do when I grew up,

12. but instead I went to college for
engineering.

13. I later transferred to Full Sail
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University (Online)...

14. Photo taken by: Asha Howard
and started on the path of making my
hobby my career.

15. I’ve always been the kind
who stood out from the
Kiki follettosa. (2006) Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32179765@N00/188111704/
rest.

16. So my mantra would be:
“Out of the Norm”
Kiki follettosa. (2006) Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32179765@N00/188111704/

17. Full Sail has given me the
opportunity to work with
most of the Adobe programs
Screenshot by Asha Howard
Screenshot by Asha Howard
Screenshot by Asha Howard

18. Full Sail has challenged me to
push myself and see my talent
continue to grow.

19. My strategies for
self-growth would be to continue
taking classes at Full Sail

20. My competitive advantage would
be my motivation, which is my
daughter.
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21. My daughter pushes me to do my
best and to keep moving forward
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even when I doubt myself.

22. Mistakes are just lessons
to learn from.
Conor Thaxter. (2009). Creativity vs Art. Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/31642921@N03/4103788807/

23. My work experience as a
graphic designer is mostly
volunteer work.
Gemma Bou. (2013). Hand by hand. Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/40150500@N03/8731789518/

24. Before attending
Full Sail I
volunteered as the
graphic designer
for my church.
Peasap. (2007). Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21314760@N00/566255156/

25. I designed newsletters,
programs, and certificates for
christenings and other
occasions.
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26. I also design things
for family and friends.

27. I design flyers for my
friends parties and invitations
for my daughters’ parties.
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28. I also design for fun
and practice so that I
can grow as a
designer.
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29. At this point I
am not sure
who I want to
design for.
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30. I am hoping by the end
of this course I find out

31. but until then...
Nemo. (2012). [Vector Graphics], Retrieved: September 26, 2014, from: http://pixabay.com/en/hourglass-sand-blue-glass-time-34048/edited by me

32. I will keep practicing and
bettering my craft.

33. Here are some examples
of my work...

34. Designed by: Asha Howard

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Designed by: Asha Howard

36. Designed by: Asha Howard
Designed by: Asha Howard
Designed by: Asha Howard

37. To me success means
being able to love what
you do.
Geralt. (2014). Retrieved: September 20, 2014, from: http://pixabay.com/en/font-success-recognition-attraction-446669/

38. Making a hobby a
career is my idea of success.
Hawkexpress. Darmatographs (Explored). (2006). Retrieved: September 26, 2014, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/86802545@N00/269032594/