We offer independent studies to enrolled students.
Over the years we’ve had the privilege to open our studio doors to work with some amazing students to research both sustainability and the arts. If you would like to be the next, contact us!
Sophia Pipathsouk (2015)
Bio: I am my best self when working in creative and collaborative environments where I am constantly learning from and with others (you). I want to take my diverse experiences managing different groups of people, implementing efficient systems, and applying them to larger communities of people (friends).
artist website: sophiapip.com
Kayla McCraren (2017)
Bio: A multi-passionate creator, art director, and visual information specialist. Photography and design are my specialty, videography, and illustration are special to me. I also very much love my dog, his name is Theo.
artist website: kaylamccraren.com
Maggie Wierzchucki (2017)
Bio: I’m a senior graphic designer, Chicago-born and raised, living in the beautiful PNW. Currently, I am working at Northwest Pipe Company. Places I’ve worked at in the past include Rabbu, Chicago Fire FC, Nautilus, and Illinois Athletics.
I spent four great years at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign which provided me two BFAs in graphic design and photography and a minor in art history.
artist website: magdalenawierzchucki.com
Bella Reinhofer (2017)
Bio: Hi, I’m Bella. Currently designing and art directing at VSA Partners in Chicago. When I’m not working I’m spending as much time outside as possible. I’ve been working with a wide range of clients in the past couple of years, including Google, Oshkosh Corporation, Nike, Bud Light, Affirm, Blue Point Brewing, and Revolver Brewing…to name a few.
artist website: bellareinhofer.com
Madison Ross-Ryan (2017)
Bio: I’m a Senior User Experience Designer and Researcher. I currently live in Chicago, IL, and work at Code for America. You may have seen me before at Truss Works, Kin + Carta, Zappos.com, or Illinois Athletics.
artist website: madisonrossryan.com