I felt that my second week was more productive than my first, which mainly consisted of watching Adobe tutorials. Having more projects to complete this week led me to feel more apart of the Opus Design team.
My biggest challenge was not feeling awkward at my workplace. Initially, I felt a little uncomfortable in this new environment. Working in an office space was a new experience for me and it took some getting used to.
Opus Design is a cute boutique design firm. The color scheme and layout gives the office a great mixture of whimsy and seriousness of purpose. Everyone is congregated into an open cozy space and the team is always hard at work. Being around professional designers in this environment helps me feel part of the Opus Design team.
Going to the ICA was a phenomenal experience. Not only did I enjoy the museum and the art and design within it, I also enjoyed the time I had to bond with my fellow Youth Designers. The trip also got me thinking about my Youth Designers Take Action piece and it helped me narrow down my ideas for the project.
Overall, my favorite set of pieces by Josiah McElheny were his Big Bang Chandeliers. I believe there was an equal amount of art & design put into each piece, and the outcome was beautifully thought out chandeliers.
Aaron Clanton, Youth Design Class of 2012
Julia Frenkle, Mentor, Opus Design
Lily Robles, Mentor, Opus Design