Kayla Arredondo
When I was a little girl I fantasized of being a Disney princess. As I
watched Disney movies I would gaze at their beautiful sparkling
dresses and their long flowing hair and wish I could be there in their
shiny glass slippers. As I got a little older, I started to pay attention
to more than just the pretty aesthetics of the princesses. It became
more than that for me, I started to take more interest in other
Disney characters and their surroundings. From the magical way
tinker bell sprinkled her pixie dust to the way green grass swayed
in the wind in Pocahontas, I was fascinated.
Disney was my initial introduction to the creative world. The
first time I ever realized all the hard work that went into creating
such a magical and captivating world was my first visit to Disney
World. Although I was very young I could never forget the thrill of
being apart of this imaginary world. Now that I’m older and more
aware I realize that it wasn’t just the characters that made it so
memorable, but the many great people behind the characters that
made it so special. The workers, costume designers, and those who
simply wore them. All these people helped in making and keeping
what we know and love about Disney alive.
These people are the main reason why I decided to studygraphic design. Although it’s not directly linked to illustrating and
animation, it covers a broad spectrum of art and design. Making an
iconic Disney film includes more than just the film itself. Promotion
is huge part the film making process (movie covers, posters,
billboards, merchandise etc.) and that’s where graphic designers
come in. And it’s easy for the consumer to forget about this part of
movie making magic. Just like the amusement park workers, my
dream became to just contribute to making Disney a better place.