Hello!
My name is Reilly Kealani Hew.
I am currently a graphic and interactive design student at California State University, Fullerton.
I have always lived in a tiny city called La Habra in Orange County. I am 24 years old and I love animals, yoga, makeup, and most of all... creating art! I have been drawing and painting since I was two years old and fell in love with creating ever since.
I came to CSUF and had no idea what major to pursue. I was originally thinking of becoming a math major but realized I was not extremely interested in any specific subject. I finished my GE’s and decided to try my hand in animation. I got rejected from 2D Animation and the Illustration programs and felt defeated. I applied for 3D animation and was accepted. But I quickly realized 3D animation was not for me.
Graphic Design was the only major that did not require a portfolio review and an acceptance letter before changing majors. So, I gave it a shot. To be honest, I didn’t even know what graphic design was.
However, once I took my first typography course, I knew this was exactly where I wanted to be. This was the career path I wanted to pursue. I fell into doing graphic design by accident. But I have never been happier to see what the future holds in graphic design. In continuing this, I have the opportunity to think about how to communicate imagery and type to an audience while still using my creative imagination. I thoroughly enjoy what I do!