Brandstater Exhibition
Leadership / Design / Mentorship
Exhibited at alma mater's first alumni program in 10 years—spoke to 100 students on how creative careers require growth and flexibility.
Overview
After a 10-year hiatus, Brandstater Art Gallery (my alma mater) relaunched a program connecting alumni design professionals with current students seeking guidance on building creative careers. I was selected to exhibit based on my work at K2 Snowboards—a recognizable brand that could inspire students and offer tangible aspiration.
Year: 2019
Role: Design & Direction
Tools: Adobe, Production, Public speaking
Problem
The design department recognized a gap: students lacked direct access to industry professionals who could demystify the path from education to sustained creative practice. The relaunch aimed to bridge generations through work and conversation, offering students real examples of career progression beyond graduation.
Solution
I exhibited recent snowboard designs from K2—work that represented my creative peak at the time. The evening included gallery viewing, panel discussions, informal critiques, and one-on-one conversations with approximately 100 students. During 1:1's students asked focused questions on tools and journey.
POV
The perspective I shared centered on growth and flexibility: Embrace the changes within the industry and within yourself. Tools come and go, but there's beauty in being adaptable. Creative careers aren't linear—they're shaped by willingness to evolve.
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