I spent two years working in the sign industry, creating designs that ended up all over my town and lending my skills not just in design, but in hands-on installation as well. During that time, I worked on everything from car wraps and vinyl signage to posters, flyers, banners, and business cards, which opened the door for me to collaborate with well-known brands and businesses throughout my community. One of the highlights of that experience was getting to design the storefronts for two shops in Vista and Oceanside, California—projects that really helped me grow as both a designer and a creative problem solver.