Your first idea is rarely your best idea. If you’re designing professionally, you have a responsibility to produce original creative work. The first ideas that pop into your head are not original.

One year at Vanguard! How do you feel?

It feels strange. This year has been a whirlwind of growth and opportunity. I can’t believe that much personal and professional development fit into 12 short months.

Was it difficult to transition from student to young professional?

Moving to a new city and becoming financially independent was a learning experience. I spent a lot of ti...