STEPHANIE TORRES
2020 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS GRADUATE
EMPHASIS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Design has the possibility of changing one’s thoughts, opening new ideas, and influencing the way we feel. As a designer, I recognize the power of creating work that communicates a clear message and conveys an idea in an unexpected way as a way to celebrate the “underrepresented.” My work explores but is not limited to, the varying experiences of what it is to be a woman with themes of masculinity and femininity, body image, sexuality, and sex positivity. My process begins with intimate research which can then question or affirm my intuitive inclinations and use it as a way to strategically plan an effective outcome that sells an idea, product, or experience.
Throughout my work, I am constantly experimenting with ways to intermix unconventional materials, common objects, and text-based around a specific idea. Each project often consists of merging digital aspects with hands-on qualities, often in a range of different media, grouped around specific concepts and themes which can be a benefit to its design. My goal is to find new creative solutions as a way to challenge, bring awareness, and push people’s perceptions.
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