We all have someone we admire, whether it is a family member, a coworker, an artist, or a friend. Working on a design team and meeting people with diverse abilities, experience, and insight has motivated me. My supervisor is one of the people on my team that has motivated me. She was the one I spoke with during the interview who explained the job in a way that made me less afraid about working as an intern. She reassured me that it would be a joyful and stimulating learning atmosphere. Moving to a new setting might be intimidating at times, but my supervisor assured me that I would immediately fit in with my team. During the interview and training week, she made me feel like I was already a member of the team.
When evaluating my portfolio, I showed some of my group work, and for my projects, I noted who I collaborated with. My supervisor acknowledged my projects and the people I worked with and informed me that one of the individuals I worked with is now on the design team. This made me feel better because I knew someone else on the team. It was simple for me to ask questions and get familiar with the routine. Working on this team for a few months has taught me that every one of my teammates inspires and drives me to succeed. As designers, we all work in different ways, which is a good thing. Having varied ways of creating is beneficial for a design workspace. It inspires me to think differently about how my message can come across if I design it differently. My team continues to inspire me and my work, and I hope I do the same for them.
