When my friend cracked Photoshop CS4 for me back in 2010 so I could make “cool” YouTube banners, I had no idea how much it would shape my future. Along the way, I picked up web design, explored coding through Webflow, dove into 3D with Blender, and kept expanding my skills across new tools and mediums. Now, graduating as a graphic designer in 2025, I can see how it all connects — not just to satisfy my creative side, but to solve real problems with thoughtful, intentional design.