Bio

My name is Alisa Highfill and I decided to go back to school to finish up my bachelor's degree after having a couple of different careers (one being in web design). I've always been a creative person and decided to earn my degree in graphic design (Visual Communications) so that I could gain the tools I needed to be able to live a creative life.

Moments of true, creative inspiration are what drive me, as well as cultivating a feeling of connectedness and community. I have many outlets for creativity. Along with web and graphic design, I am also a weaver. I have a love for textiles and have done much work in this area, mostly weaving and macrame. I also love to dance and sing (though I can't do either very well), I just love the feeling of self-expression, in all forms.

Along with my Visual Communications major, I've also completed a minor in Middle East Islamic Studies. I love studying other religions, cultures and political systems. I particularly enjoy learning about Africa, Asia and Latin America. I'm interested in indigenous and ancient cultures much more so than western cultures. I find western cultures somewhat boring, probably because I was raised in one. I'm definitely drawn to things that are different than my own personal experience.

I love this picture of me even though it's very old, mostly because it shows an optimism and pure joy that I would ultimately like to embody in all moments of my life.



6 Key Words:

Creative
Dynamic
Open
Loving
Engaged (in life)
Deep