Calligramme Project

    The Calligramme project was definitely a great introduction to Adobe Illustrator. I had never used Adobe, but I had seen work others created with the application. I always found it intriguing that people created astonishing things using basic shapes or tools. Now that I finally have the opportunity to learn to use Adobe, I encountered my first project of many. It consisted of writing a letter to our future self 20 years from now. The words themselves reflected a timeless truth through a professional and elegant approach. Nevertheless, the second part of the project consisted of making a sketch that symbolized the letter. I drew a man in a shirt and tie. 

    It isn’t necessarily describing how I want to look in 20 years; instead, it's how I want to feel. The words in yellow above both shoulders—pride, professionalism, timelessness, dreams, opportunities, and inspiration—showcase what I most want in this life. To be a good example towards others and myself. 

Moreover, as you can tell, the project took its final form when the sketch had to be created through text only. It was a long process, but I enjoyed every second of it. I learned to use the basic tools in Adobe Illustrator and expanded my creative knowledge. I look forward to the next project, as I'll continue to develop more skills and better understand the application. 

Letter:

Dear you,

I write this letter with love and admiration, as I can’t wait to see how far you’ve gone. I say “you” because the truth is that you are who I admire, and today, I am who you used to see dream. Right now, life is good but not perfect. I am a second-semester junior working part-time in Media and Services for UT. I am pursuing a career as an entrepreneur but, most importantly, a creator. Now, on the personal side, I am content, but I’ve seen people that I love get hurt by lies. So, I won’t lie to you and say that, to some extent, I am afraid. I fear life won’t turn out how I want it to. Nevertheless, I know I’ll make it and that you’ll be proud when reading this at 41. 

You know how hard life can get; I can only imagine it gets harder. With these dreams and ambitions that I have, you will have accomplished them or at least tried without giving up as you read this. Without giving too much context, my ideas will become a reality and portray what I’ve always known we are capable of. After graduating college, I want to get a job in the advertising industry to understand the creative world. I don’t want to waste much time working for a company that builds someone else's dream. Instead, I want to pursue my dream of building my own company. I hope to foster an excellent example for my family, friends, colleagues, and company members. To keep those I love the most and continue to meet great people. 

Every time I think about what my life will be like, I imagine a whole different person. Countless things will change from when I write this letter to when you read it. I can imagine you reading this while sitting beside your beautiful wife and children in the outdoor living room of your beautiful home. Through that hardworking ethic and all the skills that build our persona, dreaming big is merely the start. 

I know you’ll be professional and timeless when facing an opportunity. I’ve probably said this a lot, but through your pride, dreams will be accomplished, and your life will settle for the color blue— our favorite —reflected in the sky, promoting a state of inspiration, wisdom, and peace. 

Go on and make me proud. 

With love,

Your young self