Jada Merritt

How would you define making it big?

Getting paid for doing something I love.

What's a big move that has shaped you?

I’ve never made a big move in my life.

What's your next big move?

Completing my first year.

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Name an important lesson you've learned so far in your academic career.

Be on time, be organized and take risks.

What is your favorite part of the design process?

Finishing it.

Three words that describe your current work?

Thoughtful, subtle and refined

How have current (big) circumstances affected your perspective on design?

Working from home had made me appreciate my classmates and the advice they give me in person. I think not being surrounded by other designers has really made an impact on the quality of my work.

What are 3 must-haves/must-dos that put you in a working mood?

A good podcast, lights off in the studio, and sugar.

A Color by Number Guide to LA's Street Vendors

Made for Shelley Stepp's Digital Design Lab class.

Horse Object Iterations

A selection out of 50 works all of horses.

Type Contrasts

Using letterforms to create abstract compositions.