stevendotnicholas
In Spring 2023, I got an email about a contest for the next academic year's planner cover. Although I'd done stuff for my high school, college was a new canvas. I started tinkering in Photoshop without a clear vision. First, I worked on a notebook page, then added doodles, and suddenly, I envisioned IUP bursting through the paper. I snapped a photo of a torn paper for reference. After submitting, I doubted my chances among so many talented peers. Surprisingly, I won! They even wanted to feature me in an article, which you can read by clicking on the image. It was an unexpected but delightful experience. I'm really proud of how the planner cover turned out; it's now a personal favorite.