Decisions
As I got older I became more conscious of my passions. I decided that both baseball and art were things that I wanted to be part of my identity.
In baseball, I dedicated more of my time and effort with the goal of playing in college and the hope of playing professionally.
In art, I made an effort learn new styles and mediums and began to research careers in which I could apply and exercise those abilities.
Progression
Below is my final project for my first graphic design course in high school where I designed the logo and uniforms of a fictional baseball team. After seeing my work, my teacher joked that I should design the school's uniforms... So I did.
This proved to me that I could combine my sport experience with my artistic experience. I was introduced to the world of design within sports and how valuable those skills can be when they are combined.
Application
My first design internship came by way of the Normal Cornbelters, a collegiate summer baseball team which I both played and interned for. My summer consisted of mornings with the media team and nights playing on the field. I even got the opportunity to design a specialty uniform for the team.
My sport has provided many opportunities for me in the world of design that would not have been possible otherwise.