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Mariana Stoopen
Graphic designer for the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center
Anaheim
Q: What was your big breakthrough?
A: When I got promoted from junior to senior designer with the Anaheim Ducks/Honda Center – it became a completely new set of responsibilities that I was thrilled to accept.
Q: What was your biggest failure?
A: Anytime I keep my mouth shut for fear of what others would say about my ideas. You just can't succeed by doing that.
Q: What's the most rewarding aspect of being a designer?
A: Knowing that people all over the world get a chance to see your artwork – it's amazing to know how excited people get when they find out that you designed the Anaheim Ducks season tickets or a logo for a charity event.
Q: Who or what inspires you?
A: Looking through design magazines or checking out some designers' website are great avenues to get inspiration.
Q: What is your biggest goal or dream for the future?
A: To have a shop where I can sell jewelry that I have designed and made my hand.
Q: What one piece of advice would you offer aspiring designers?
A: Drown yourself in creativity and inspiration. And don't take yourself too seriously. If you can't have fun at your job, then something needs to change.
Photo by Carla Rhea
Derek Jenkins | Barclay Butera | Mariana Stoopen
Matt Tubergen | Jane Elia Schwartz | Marc Entin
Kelli Ellis | Dan Parks | Oday Shakar | Lin Shen
Mariana StoopenGraphic designer for the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center
Anaheim
Q: What was your big breakthrough?
A: When I got promoted from junior to senior designer with the Anaheim Ducks/Honda Center – it became a completely new set of responsibilities that I was thrilled to accept.
Q: What was your biggest failure?
A: Anytime I keep my mouth shut for fear of what others would say about my ideas. You just can't succeed by doing that.
Q: What's the most rewarding aspect of being a designer?
A: Knowing that people all over the world get a chance to see your artwork – it's amazing to know how excited people get when they find out that you designed the Anaheim Ducks season tickets or a logo for a charity event.
Q: Who or what inspires you?
A: Looking through design magazines or checking out some designers' website are great avenues to get inspiration.
Q: What is your biggest goal or dream for the future?
A: To have a shop where I can sell jewelry that I have designed and made my hand.
Q: What one piece of advice would you offer aspiring designers?
A: Drown yourself in creativity and inspiration. And don't take yourself too seriously. If you can't have fun at your job, then something needs to change.
Photo by Carla Rhea
Derek Jenkins | Barclay Butera | Mariana Stoopen
Matt Tubergen | Jane Elia Schwartz | Marc Entin
Kelli Ellis | Dan Parks | Oday Shakar | Lin Shen
Matt Tubergen | Jane Elia Schwartz | Marc Entin
Kelli Ellis | Dan Parks | Oday Shakar | Lin Shen
