Get to Know India Powell

What is your favorite part of your job? 

What I love about my job is that I get to be creative.  

What is your education and work experience? 

I'm an Auburn University alumni with a B.F.A in graphic design. I have more than 5 years of experience in graphic and web design. I started working for the COSAM Communications and Marketing office as a specialist in multimedia in December of 2019. 

What do you like most about Auburn? 

What I like most about Auburn is that you get to see first-hand how Auburn University is making a positive impact on the world. It's very inspiring to see the students, faculty and alumni working on projects that contribute so much towards their fields. 

What is your favorite hobby or hobbies? 

• Spending time with my dogs/pets
• Painting: acrylic, watercolor & gouache
• Drawing: charcoal, pencil & ink
• Photography
• Archery: recurve bow
• Video games 
• Knitting, crocheting & sewing
• Baking & cake decorating
• Reading
• Playing piano
• Singing

Why did you pursue the career you are in?

I've always enjoyed being creative. I asked myself what I would still enjoy 30+ years from now, and I realized that graphic design was the obvious choice for me.

What is your favorite spot to de-stress?

My favorite spot to de-stress is at home with my dogs, sitting in my comfy chair with my weighted blanket. 

If you could go anywhere for one week, where would you go?

If I could go anywhere, I would definitely go to Ireland. It's beautiful and they have a fantastic graphic design school. I think it'd be fun to take pictures and visit their school to see all of the projects they're working on.