Eric Magallan
IT Technician and Graphic Designer
Val Verde Unified School District
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I went to the Art Institute in Orange County to study graphic design.
Living in Orange County was expensive, so I couldn't finish all four years of school.
Luckily, I was hired directly into a graphic design job; I worked in the field for over 10 years.
I stopped feeling challenged by graphic design, so I decided I needed to diversify my skill set.
I went back to school to study computer science and computer engineering.
I was hired by Val Verde Unified School District as an IT technician.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Canyon Springs High School
Canyon Springs High School
Career
IT Technician and Graphic Designer
I'm a graphic designer / computer science major with a love of technology and art.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Engineering
Helping People
Day to Day
I get to work and check out what's on my list for the day. Sometimes I'll be working on a project that requires me to find a little bit of inspiration, so I'll look at magazines or catalogs to check out where the latest trends in design are going. Then I'll start designing, present my project to my peers to get some feedback, and then finally I'll send my design off to the client.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Personally, one of the biggest reasons I got into graphic design was because of the awesome print and design classes that I took in high school.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"Your dreams are unrealistic."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
