Maria is a Cincinnati native and orginally began her college career in Fine Arts before switching to Communication Design. Since childhood, Maria possesed a passion for expressing herself through art. Design combines her love for art, knowledge, and desire to make the world a better place, no matter how big or small. Maria has always had a strong interest in print design but through her time in school discovered another great ove for motion design. In motion design, she finds the possibilities are endless with typography, illustration, composition, movement, and sound. Following graduation, Maria is in search for a position that stimulates her passion for both art and design. She hopes to always be student at heart through exploration, gaining perspective, and pursuing knowledge above all else.