Favorite Typeface: Playfair Display
Favorite Software: Adobe Illustrator
Dream Job: Packaging design
Katy is a Graphic Designer based in southern Ohio. She will be graduating with a BSD in Graphic Design in July 2026. She completed an internship at Riten Industries, Inc. in December 2025 where she gained hands-on experience updating marketing materials and assisted with a range of design projects. Throughout this opportunity, she strengthened her skills in professional and collaborative design environments. Katy hopes to build a meaningful and creative career with the skills she has developed in this program and her internship. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good fantasy series, being with her husband and their dogs, spending time on the water, and both listening to and playing music.
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Ocean Pollution
Ocean Pollution: The Plastic Tide
Ocean pollution is silently reshaping our planet. Marine ecosystems are being filled with plastics, chemicals, and waste, threatening both ocean life and human health. Billions of pounds of trash and other pollutants enter our oceans every year, disrupting food chains, damaging coral reefs, and contributing to long-term environmental decline. Much of the pollution that makes its way to the ocean originates from everyday human activities, making this global issue extremely personal. Through awareness and collective action, meaningful change becomes possible. This includes actions like reducing single-use plastics, supporting sustainable alternatives, and advocating for stronger environmental protections. The future of marine ecosystems depends on how we respond today.
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