by Mary McVein
March 27th 2023
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Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has honored two PSU School of Art + Design students for the second time in as many years. Isabella Medina and Casey Litchfield, both majoring in Graphic Design, were named promising "Students to Watch" for 2023. Nominated by design faculty Kate Bingaman Burt, the pair were selected from a nationwide pool of undergraduate and graduate students, many from prestigious design programs. In all, fifty student designers were honored. Through the watchlist, the magazine seeks to identify top students ready to burst on the design scene.
Isabella Medina
Isabella Medina is a Colombian-American designer and photographer based in Portland, Oregon. She is inspired by the ways design can effect change in the world, seeking out projects that allow her to be creative and have a positive social impact on her community.
Casey Litchfield
Casey Litchfield's work is all about creating fun. As a designer, his work is informed by his constant goal to blend an appreciation of science with design. He loves showcasing information with impactful visuals and a sprinkling of motion graphics.
About GDUSA
Since 1963, New York City-based GDUSA has been a news and information source for graphic designers and the broader creative community. They feature news, people, projects, trends, technology, products, and services. In addition to their print magazine, GDUSA encompasses a 50,000 visitor-a-month website, a monthly e-newsletter to 60,000+ subscribers, a digital edition of the magazine, and several national design competitions that culminate in showcases of the best in Graphic Design, Package Design, Web Design, Inhouse Design, and Health+Wellness Design. Initiatives include annual recognition of leading Graphic Designers to Watch, promising Students To Watch, Socially Responsible Designers, Top Design Schools, and much more.
Previous GDUSA Honors