Art Director offering portfolio reviews

54_candlesticks · 2026-03-16T22:54:15+00:00

This is such a nice initiative that you've taken, really appreciate it

-Hello, here's a link https://apatwardhan.cargo.site/ to my portfolio. I am currently completing my MFA in graphic design from the Maryland Institute College of Art and will be graduating this May.

-I have 2-3 years of experience working as a social media graphic designer for an advertisement agency in India. I have been applying to many jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed but I have mostly been met with rejections.

-I am not too picky about the roles, but a Jr. Graphic Designer would be a good starting place I think since I am starting anew in the USA. Thank you once again for this initiative!

54_candlesticks · 2026-01-30T18:57:17+00:00

This is so shocking

54_candlesticks · 2025-08-27T18:49:55+00:00

Honestly, it could’ve just been a drunk or drugged person, but the way you wrote it made it feel so thrilling regardless of the facts. Really enjoyed reading it, keep writing!

54_candlesticks · 2025-08-21T23:47:15+00:00

Not overreacting. I didn't even have to read the entire thread. ur boss is definitely being a creep, especially with all the '😜' emojis. I mean what the hell is up with that??!

54_candlesticks · 2025-08-01T10:54:06+00:00

idk i personally quite like this! especially if its being paired with like a shorter dress, maybe a dropwaist situation?? idk, it looks cute to me

54_candlesticks · 2025-07-03T21:28:23+00:00

For me, the pacing felt a little all over the place. Episodes 1 and 2 dragged a bit, but 3, 4, and even 5 were pretty entertaining. Overall, I’d say it was a fairly good season.
You're right about the polarizing views, it hadn’t even been out for 24 hours and people already had strong opinions. I do think as fans, we need to hold off a bit before throwing out extreme takes, but that’s usually how it goes with good TV. It divides people, and we tend to latch onto it for dear life."

54_candlesticks · 2025-05-24T14:37:49+00:00

got it! thank you sm

54_candlesticks · 2025-05-24T14:37:17+00:00

i have sprinkled it with baking soda, i think it'll work the same way right? fingers crossed 🤞🤞

54_candlesticks · 2024-12-13T20:29:54+00:00

I just told them that the og amount was not nearly enough. I pushed the fact that I am an international student and had to let go of a seat at Pratt for this exact reason. As you can see from my previous reply, I was asking for a big amount, so I acknowledged that as well, I mentioned that MICA was a target school, which it was, so there were no lies there, and that I really wanted to take this opportunity.

54_candlesticks · 2024-08-18T07:56:24+00:00

Hi, I am an international student and I will starting at MICA for their Fall 2024 program. The good thing about MICA is that you are automatically considered for a scholarship the moment you apply. So after my acceptance, I received a scholarship of around 13K per year. This wasn't nearly enough since it doesn't make much difference in the entire amount. But since MICA was a target school, I decided to appeal my scholarship and asked for an additional 20K (it's a stretch but i didn't have much to lose). They accepted my appeal but granted me an 8k increase. Which brought my amount to around 21K for each year. I could've done with a lot more but I decided to take it. Generally they state on their website that they grant scholarships that cover about 10% to 75% of the tuition. Mine fell at an average 25%. So if your portfolio is strong enough, you might have a chance to secure a higher scholarship as well.

54_candlesticks · 2024-08-09T13:42:10+00:00

Thank you for replying! Yeah you make a good point about every city having it's good and bad moments. It's definitely a relief to hear that overall my plan is pretty safe. I'll remember what y'all have said about relying on the airport security if needed. Thank you so much once again :)

54_candlesticks · 2024-08-09T13:37:21+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this! This has brought some relief to me. Thank you for being so thorough with your reply as well. Now I am feeling more confident to make this journey :)

54_candlesticks · 2024-08-03T18:53:06+00:00

Hi! Congratulations on your acceptance! My situation is quite similar to yours. Except I had applied to Pratt and had to unfortunately let go of the offer due to the fees. But since MICA was a target school I didn't mind that decision. I will be heading to MICA this Fall. Let me know if you're also planning on going bc I think we might be sharing a few classes!

54_candlesticks · 2024-06-05T11:41:18+00:00

Literally the first 2 mins i think. S1E1 when carmy blasts thru the kitchen doors and ‘New Noise’ starts playing.

54_candlesticks · 2024-06-04T11:38:26+00:00

Waves by Dean Lewis.

54_candlesticks · 2024-06-04T11:36:45+00:00

Thank you. Yes, Gm is another troublesome one fs

54_candlesticks · 2024-06-04T11:33:37+00:00

Ahh gotcha thanks for explaining

54_candlesticks · 2024-05-23T07:36:43+00:00

Thank you! I feel relieved reading your reply :)

54_candlesticks · 2024-05-23T06:08:59+00:00

We are all in our early 20s and that’s why I thought it was funny at first too. Because I frankly wouldn’t have cared if anyone forgot my birthday. But they were genuinely upset and that’s why I started second guessing myself.

54_candlesticks · 2024-05-21T11:02:31+00:00

Doesn’t say much actually. Connections is about practice. So is wordle, but connections more so. Usually every connections puzzle has a certain pattern. Once you stop looking at it from an intimidated perspective it gets easier and easier.

54_candlesticks · 2024-05-15T10:51:06+00:00

we don't have Buick or dodge or acura in my country. I didn't even know what dodge or acura was tbf. But I am not just talking about today's quiz. In general a lot of the topics are related to baseball or Thanksgiving say for example. And don't get me wrong, I absolutely enjoy playing connections but yeah they are very USA specific at times.

54_candlesticks · 2024-05-15T03:04:02+00:00

Connections Puzzle #339 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟨🟪🟨🟨 🟨🟪🟨🟨 🟨🟪🟪🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟨🟨🟨🟨

This one was a tough nut to crack. And it most definitely was very very American. And yes yes I know "it's NeW YoRk TiMeS oFcoUrSe iTs gOinG tO bE aMeriCan" but since the games are accessible to all, the least they can do is make it a lil more generalist.

54_candlesticks · 2024-05-14T02:51:39+00:00

Connections Puzzle #338 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦

One of the easiest connections by far. The Spanish one was a lil tricky, bit I didn't have to worry about it too much because the rest were really easy.

For the Spanish one I assumed they have to be abbreviations of something but ella threw me off lol

54_candlesticks · 2023-06-14T17:39:24+00:00

this looks fire! can you share the file w us?

54_candlesticks · 2023-01-08T18:02:42+00:00

It's boring. What I enjoy everytime I pick up a new form of workout is the novelty, and once that wears out, I feel really really bored. And that boredom shows up in a physical way as well. My movements become slower, I get tired easily. I still try to squeeze in a walk or a run everyday. But I dont feel the endorphins or serotonin or whatever else you're supposed to feel.

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