Whilst studying Graphic Design at Holy Cross, I have learned that graphic design can be many things. During the course we were encouraged to explore many different approaches including model making, brand design, animation, photography, film making and illustration which helped us find our individual styles, I personally found a love for illustration which I explored and developed more freely after learning the skills during my first year. Being surrounded by other graphic design students who all have very different approaches and techniques as shown in this year’s exhibition, was inspiring. Being encouraged to share and talk about our work during lessons together, I found developed a deeper understanding of design. The wide variety of designers and artists we studied during the course, inspired our projects and taught us the basic principles of graphic design. The course gave us aspirations and foresight, and prepared us for our possible future in the design industry.