Vivian
Zhao


And when you get over that fear of making a mistake, then it becomes fun.”
- Bob Ross

Since age 5, art has been a constant in my life, encouraged by my Chinese American family. Weekend art classes became a ritual amid various extracurricular activities. Dreaming of an art career, I unexpectedly discovered graphic design during a college digital media art class. Captivated by website creation, coding, and Adobe tools, I switched to BA Graphic Design. Taking a chance, I entered SJSU's BFA program, now 1 of 18 students. This decision exposed me to invaluable friendships and design growth. Joining this program was a pivotal and rewarding choice I wouldn’t change for the world.