A normal week as WLOY's GD

What does a normal week as WLOY's graphic designer look like? Well, a lot of people do not know that we stream more than just music 24/7 through Boulder and Iggy's. WLOY has a staff of 23 employees, in addition to over 60 djs. Our station is located in the bottom of Bellarmine Hall on the west side of Loyola's campus. The station features four studios, an extensive music library, and a main lobby.

Every Thursday night, we host a weekly event, either in the Starbucks area or McGuire hall. So what is it that I do, you ask? In order to raise awareness of the event, I create flyers, posters, digital signage, Instagram posts, Facebook covers, and even quarter sheets for that specific event. During the week, I research the artist or band that is to perform, listen to some of their music, and try to gain knowledge of what that artist stands for. From there, my creative juices begin to flow.

I begin to design using colors, shapes, pictures and more that provide a feeling of welcome, as well as the aura for the event. I really enjoy doing this because it is my passion, and people appreciate my work. Last year at WLOY, there were two graphic designers which included another student and myself. This year, I was the only graphic designer, so my workload definitely increased. I am loving every minute it of it, especially because of have been receiving countless compliments, recognition, and appreciation of my work. That is part of what keeps me going.