Today started off with a kick that we all needed to get our asses in gear for an intense long day of non-stop design. Joseph Michael Essex of Essex Two visited us and touched ground on the importance of establishing ourselves as professional designers as we journey through the end of our school days.

Essex challenged us with a number of thought provoking questions; one in which asked, “Who is the smartest person you know?” Although all of our answers spread across a wide range, they proved to highlight strengths we all seek to carry and find in ourselves. He openly informed us that many of the passions we will delve into for the rest of our lives are starting now and will continue to pop-up as we move into through lives.

Do you seek to be an expert at one practice, or gain a general knowledge on everything you can soak in?

Today, I think, Essex showed us campers that there’s a shot at merging both, giving us a challenging and rewarding path to look forward to and follow.