Each week we will be featuring a student from our class for our Student Profile Series, where you can get to know more about the person both inside and outside of the classroom.

Meet Kenji Chang, the unofficial class photographer, as she steps out from behind the camera. With her lighthearted nature and sense of humor, whether she means to be funny or not,  there’s never a dull moment with her around. Also, check out her photography if you get the chance because even if you were there or missed out on being there, you don’t want to miss out on how she captured the moment.

What has been your favorite BFA project so far?

My favorite BFA project is Stanley Kubrick exhibition. Because the subject is something that I like and enjoy to do.

What is a memorable or favorite project of someone else in the class that isn’t your own?

Aurora, Brian, Steph, and Amanda’s museum exhibition design. Every element works well, and the crafting skill is awesome.

Favorite color:

Blue / Yellow / Black

Favorite typeface:

Berthold Akzidenz Grotesk Condensed

Favorite artists and/or designers:

Photographer: Terry Richardson / Artist: Yayoi Kusama / Street Artist: Mike Giant

They all have crazy minds, and they kinda influence my style.

What would be your dream job? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

My dream design job will be to have my own design company / be an art director. In 10 years, I see myself working in some good design agencies, or maybe I have a new life in Asia. 

Interests outside of design:

Photography, fashion, collect toys, collect hats, play clarinet

What did you want to be when growing up?

Lawyer 

Favorite animal:

Dog, especially Frenchie and pug!!!!!!! Cute, cute, and cute!

5 things that make you happy:

Take good pics, buy new camera, travel, friends, sleep 

Something you want to learn how to do:

Coding, letterpress, or silkscreen

Top 3 music artists:

Yann Tiersen, Nouvelle Vague, Ryuichi Sakamoto (wanna name more) 

Favorite cartoon character:

Aliens in Toy Story :D

Best or most inspiration performance of any kind that you’ve seen?

The movie “Everything is Illuminated.” Simple storyline, but everything in the movie is just amazing, especially the sunflower field scene.

Just in case you don’t know how much fun we got in our 2011 Europe Summer Trip, we gonna show you guys the awesome trip video and blog. We miss Europe !!!

( video and blog made by our alumni Jackie Ngo & Matt Yerman)

BFA 2012!

Group pic of graphic design program !

Each week we will be featuring a student from our class for our Student Profile Series, where you can get to know more about the person both inside and outside of the classroom.

In case you haven’t noticed from Kelsey Rahmgren’s many giraffe accessories or the many giraffe related posts on her Facebook wall, giraffes are her favorite animal. In case you couldn’t tell that she likes cats and design, she named one of her cats Bruce Mau. And in case you didn’t know that she’s also a talented singer, yes that is her singing in her video opening.

What has been your favorite BFA project so far?

I think the city branding project was my favorite, although it’s a pretty close call between that and the package/exhibition design. I think both of those projects taught me a lot and allowed me to explore lots of different aspects of design.

What is a memorable or favorite project of someone else in the class that isn’t your own?

I liked Paulina’s turtle poster because I think it was interesting, and she really stepped out of her comfort zone and thought outside the box.

Favorite color:

Green

Favorite typeface:

I don’t really have one, but Futura tends to be my default.

Favorite artists and/or designers:

I love all the artists of the Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau era. I think there is such beauty and craftsmanship in all the work that came from that time period.

What would be your dream job? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I would love to have my own letterpress and design shop somewhere in the Bay Area because I love to design, but I also love to work with my hands.

Interests outside of design:

Singing, making crafts, hanging out with my cats

What did you want to be when growing up?

When I was 3 I wanted to be Halloween, don’t ask me what you would major in to become that…

Favorite animal:

Giraffe of course! I relate to them in many ways.

5 things that make you happy:

My family, my boyfriend, my kitties, my job, and delicious food

Something you want to learn how to do:

Letterpress printing

Top 3 music artists:

Dixie Chicks, The Civil Wars, Carole King

Favorite cartoon character:

Tigger

Best or most inspiration performance of any kind that you’ve seen?

I think watching my little younger sister sing her heart out in a solo at her college with her acapella group, I was so proud of her and never knew she had it in her.

When Momo tried to be Kenji

thecoolsumist:

Typography Jokes by Gary Nicholson

“Personal Project to design a series of posters with typographically focused puns to lift the spirits of fellow designers.”

oolongcha:

sjsubfa2012:

Come see the San Jose State University Design Department show! Interior Design, Industrial Design, and Graphic Design will be showing projects at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda on the 21st and 22nd of May.

Please come by to support the Design Department at San Jose State!

This is NEXT week, so please come and see where all of our time and energy has gone towards!

Family & Friends Reception is Monday, May 21st from 6PM to 8PM.

Public Viewing is from 10am to 4PM.

Professional Reception is Tuesday, May 22nd from 6PM to 9PM.

Please come and see what we’re all about!

the end of spring semester full time faculty meeting—5/16/2012

Come see the San Jose State University Design Department show! Interior Design, Industrial Design, and Graphic Design will be showing projects at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda on the 21st and 22nd of May.

Please come by to support the Design Department at San Jose State!

This is NEXT week, so please come and see where all of our time and energy has gone towards!

(Source: oolongcha)