Currently, I see myself progressing in one of two ways (potentially more). First, I would like to become a specialist in my field(s). I love to animate in After Effects and have been doing so for a number of years, but have very limited experience with it in a professional setting. I also love to work in Figma developing responsive layouts, interactive prototypes, and really anything to do with user interface and experience design. I have even less professional experience when it comes to working with Figma and similar design tools, but it’s something I hope to remedy in the near future. Whatever I end up specializing in, I hope to become one of the best and be sought after for my work and talents.
The second way I see myself progressing is by becoming something of a Jack-of-all-trades. While there are programs and formats I love to work with, there is always more to learn. In the past I’ve worked on projects for a wide range of needs. I’ve worked with illustrations, animations, photo collage, social media, marketing, and even embroidery, and more, and with each project I get the chance to learn a new tool or method of doing things that changes the way I think about design and how to best achieve the results I’m looking for. While I may not end up specializing in one task, I would be able to achieve more and work in a wider array of fields.
Either way my life and career progress I can see myself landing in almost any spot on the quadrant Joe Hallock spoke about. Much of it depends on where I land after graduation. Both of the options I mentioned have to potential to appeal to a broad or narrow audience or require high or low density of information. I suppose if I had to choose right now, I would lean more towards larger audiences that require a lower density of information because I like the idea and challenge it takes to convey difficult concepts succinctly and successfully.