Owning your own local business has it's advantages and it's disadvantages, today we are going to talk about the bonuses! Simply getting to know your customers. That is one thing that my husband, Ben and I, enjoy we try to just be ourselves, friendly and get to know our customers. We meet new people everyday and we enjoy it. Owning a vintage and consignment store in a college town we meet tons of students, some only for a one time visit and some come back on a regular basis and stand out in our minds from the crowd. Today I want to introduce a customer to you, Angela B. There are a few things I have learned about Angela, shes loves vintage fashion, she has incredible design skills and she is always smiling. I asked Angela to share her story with you:
BIOGRAPHY
Angela was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1988. Growing up, her family lived in several places throughout the country including Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, and Alabama. She went to college at Auburn University and graduated in 2010 with a BFA in Graphic Design. Though design was her main focus, she took a great interest in art and photography as well. After college, she moved to Frankfort, Illinois for several months, then to Pensacola, FL and finally settled in Atlanta, GA in 2012. While searching for a full time career at a design firm, she has been serving as a freelance designer. She has a passion for what she does, and looks at each new project as a creative challenge.
Angela started her freelancing identity, "A Boroden Design" after graduating from Auburn in 2010. She has done work for a variety of clients, from lawyers to local bands. Aesthetically, she prefers bold, simple and playful— blending modern and vintage elements. The typical design process begins by getting to know the client and asking questions about the design. Then the client is presented with several concepts, which are fine tuned and finally emailed in their finished form. Her portfolio can be viewed on her website
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MESSAGE FROM THE DESIGNER
Hi, my name is Angela Boroden. I'm a 23 year old graphic designer. I have always enjoyed being creative—perhaps a result of being told so much to use my imagination as a kid! One of the many things I used to do was create menus for our play-food. When one day my dad told me I could have a career doing it, I think then my mind was made up! I am one of those anomalies that stuck to my degree the whole four years (though not to say there weren't times when I felt like giving up!) and I'm glad I did. I have a real passion for what I do, and look at each new project as a challenge to my creativity.
What else is there to say about me? Well, I like to read, mostly classic literature. My favorite books are the
"Out of the Silent Planet" trilogy by C.S. Lewis. I have a blog, "
Formerly Modern," which isn't confined just to design, but to everything vintage that I come across including clothing, finds, and random projects I have going on. In my spare time, I put together puzzles, learn to sew and knit, visit antique shops, and try random recipes with my friends. But a lot of my time is spent either working or designing—so I'm glad I enjoy what I do!
Oh and I want to give a huge thanks to Sydney for featuring me on her blog! It's so rare to find down-to-earth and friendly shop owners like her and her husband, and it's always a pleasure visiting their consignment and
vintage store in Auburn!
SAMPLES OF ANGELA'S TALENT
Ad - This magazine ad was created as a school project. I traced the illustrations from fashion books made in the 1950s. (notice the name of the shop in fine print, I wonder who she was thinking of?!)
Blog - For my blog, I created the title and background images. The embellishments on the title are drawn by hand, and the background was created by layering several textures.
Diner - I made up this company, the "Intergalactic Diner" as my senior project in
college. I had to design several different elements including the ones shown here (the label for a napkin dispenser and the menu) as well as buttons, coasters, kids menus, postcards, signage, and t-shirts. The illustrations were inspired by children's books from the 1950s and space race era.
Logo - An example of how I like to blend modern and traditional elements. This design is for a woman who performs spa treatments from her home. She wanted to portray the care and comfort of the experience through the design.
Website - This is a unique website design I did for a filmmaker. You get to experience the site almost as though it were on the screen of the camera. The hand and camera itself belong to the actual filmmaker.
As you can see from just a few samples of Angela's work, there is tremendous design talent. Contact her today and put her talent to work for you!
