Local design firm hires OSU grads
University graphic design program credited for quality graduates now filling positions
Tim Pfarr
Issue date: 4/11/07 Section: News
What would you like to do for a living after you graduate?
In today's fierce economic climate, finding a good career can be tricky. But you could get lucky - Jordan Gushwa and Megan Beierle certainly did.
The two recent graduates of Oregon State University's graphic design program beat out numerous applicants for positions at Edge Design, a design and communication agency.
Gushwa, who graduated in 2005, and Beierle, who graduated in 2006, were recently hired by the company, which specializes in corporate identity, branding (the process of making logos and creating a visual and editorial style that supports the logo), custom Web design and programming.
Their clients include national names such as Hewlett-Packard as well as local ones like OSU Federal.
"I really love working [at Edge Design]," Beierle said. "We have a diverse client base which keeps things interesting. I always have something new to start on."
Gushwa said they also follow a creative process and strong conceptual development. He said the new employees are treated as professionals despite a lack of real professional experience.
"[We are] challenged to contribute as much as the senior designers. This is a real privilege, and I don't think it's typical of first-time hires," Gushwa said.
Gushwa works on projects ranging from Web design to advertising. He has also had the opportunity to work with Hawk-a-thon, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money to fight breast cancer by giving volunteers Mohawks in return for pledges from family and friends.
Beierle and Gushwa credit OSU's graphic design program and internships for their strong preparation.
"The [graphic] design program at OSU is fantastic," Beierle said. "The teachers are all very enthusiastic about design, and their passion is assimilated by the students. The classes teach you how to think and solve problems in a way that is unique to graphic design."
In today's fierce economic climate, finding a good career can be tricky. But you could get lucky - Jordan Gushwa and Megan Beierle certainly did.
The two recent graduates of Oregon State University's graphic design program beat out numerous applicants for positions at Edge Design, a design and communication agency.
Gushwa, who graduated in 2005, and Beierle, who graduated in 2006, were recently hired by the company, which specializes in corporate identity, branding (the process of making logos and creating a visual and editorial style that supports the logo), custom Web design and programming.
Their clients include national names such as Hewlett-Packard as well as local ones like OSU Federal.
"I really love working [at Edge Design]," Beierle said. "We have a diverse client base which keeps things interesting. I always have something new to start on."
Gushwa said they also follow a creative process and strong conceptual development. He said the new employees are treated as professionals despite a lack of real professional experience.
"[We are] challenged to contribute as much as the senior designers. This is a real privilege, and I don't think it's typical of first-time hires," Gushwa said.
Gushwa works on projects ranging from Web design to advertising. He has also had the opportunity to work with Hawk-a-thon, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money to fight breast cancer by giving volunteers Mohawks in return for pledges from family and friends.
Beierle and Gushwa credit OSU's graphic design program and internships for their strong preparation.
"The [graphic] design program at OSU is fantastic," Beierle said. "The teachers are all very enthusiastic about design, and their passion is assimilated by the students. The classes teach you how to think and solve problems in a way that is unique to graphic design."
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