Color her happy in her career
When Angela Stewart decided she wanted to be a graphic designer, she chose to go
into business for herself. This fall the young entrepreneur celebrated her studio's
second anniversary.
What made you decide to go into graphic design?
I didn't start out in graphic design in school. I was always interested in and I did jobs for
people here and there, but I was originally a computer science major. After two
summers in an internship and working locally with a company during the semester, it
opened my eyes to the fact that I could be a decent programmer but I would never be
great. I knew I could be a great designer. 		Joe Jaszewski/The
Idaho Statesman
Angela Stewart gradu-
ated from Boise State
University two years ago
and started her own
graphic design business
in Boise.
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your business?
I get to do what I love to do everyday. This is not a job to me. It's my passion, and
that has given me the strength to weather the hard times. It's the best business in the
world for me. Everyone should get to wake up every morning and want to go to work!
What has been the biggest challenge in your business?
Learning how to go from a steady paycheck to being in business on my own. Cashflow can be a very scary thing. One
month you may make a profit, the next month you may not break even. But you have to ride it out. It's a bit like the stock
market.
Do you have words of wisdom for other young entrepreneurs who want to start their own business?
Take things one step at a time, evaluating everything. It's much more difficult to start a business if you aren't adequately
prepared. It's simpler when you do things right the first time! Find a mentor and ask questions!
What would you like people to know about graphic design?
Graphic design is all about communication. We live in a highly competitive visual market, and the business image you
present will make or break the deal. Effective graphic design is about finding unique and powerful visual solutions to
capture the consumer's attention.
— By Ken Dey, The Idaho Statesman (Newsmakers, first page of the Business section)
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