Being a design instructor is an amazing opportunity every day. The classroom is full of eager minds, anxiously waiting for wisdom and encouragement, knowledge and inspiration. And after they comb through Dribbble and CA, that's my chance!

Jokes aside, I cherish the opportunity to pass on anything I can by way of experience. Helping the next generation of designers navigate software challenges, creative ruts, client nuances, InDesign crashes (I still love you, Adobe) or anything in between - it really is a rewarding way to spend the day.

But as I continue with my craft, I have found that I may be getting the better end of the inspiration deal. Said another way, it is really their enthusiasm and passion for creating that inspires me. They have a different way of communicating, different interests in culture, music, and world view. Looking through their eyes is just as valuable to my growth, as I hope my experience is to theirs. Although I still refuse to call anyone "bae."