Monday, May 31, 2010

Life on the Outside...

...is very relaxing. I still don't think it's quite hit me yet that I've graduated. I'm both excited and nervous about my next step, but I really have no idea what to expect now out in the "real world." What I do have is a GREAT portfolio and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. I also have an interview with a packaging and branding firm in New York City and several more leads from the portfolio show at Lubin House! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

I decided to move back home after graduation, so I'm living in PA for the time being. Despite being a different state, it's actually easier for me to get to NYC from here than from my apartment in Syracuse. It's been very nice to be back, but it's also been difficult staying motivated about personal goals, and I'm getting rather antsy. Luckily, a few fellow CMD-ers asked me to start up a design + life blog with them about our experiences as new graduates (I think everyone's itching for something to do now that we don't have CommDesign). Hopefully it'll be up within the next week and I can post the link for you :-)

Be sure you can expect plenty more from me in the future, so keep checking out my portfolio work at www.jessgaito.com for projects and updates!

Yours In-Design,
Jess

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

What I've been doing with my Life

I've been somewhat MIA these last few weeks, but I wanted to give you a peek at what I've been working on! Beefcake (Muscle Building Meals) is one of my final portfolio pieces. I still need to do some retouching, but wow, professional photography makes all the difference. More to come soon!