We asked some of the most talented folks in the community to talk to us about projects they’ve worked on that they still think about, projects that really meant something. Have you had such an experience? Are you looking for inspiration for your next project? Check out the stories below, they are exciting, entertaining, and most importantly – inspiring.

Dan Lin

Ahhhh good question, my most meaningful project so far is probably my own creative book. Last year a German publisher reached out to me and asked me if I’d like to work on a book with them. Read more>>

Miguel Monteagudo

There are projects when ideas flow effortlessly in sync with the client’s vision. When we’re all on the same frequency, it feels like we’re unstoppable. Seeing that shared vision come to life is pretty awesome. Read more>>

Jenna Webb

My previous and current body of work is spotlights endangered and threatened species in the Appalachias. As a huge nature lover and with strong Appalachia roots, Read more>>

Anna-Maie Southern

I was first introduced to fiber art at university, where I studied Textile Design. Although I had an amazing experience on my degree course, I never felt a connection with the textile design industry. Read more>>

Zihang Zheng

One of the most meaningful projects that I got the pleasure to work on is the Xpeng X2 eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing) Aircraft. Read more>>

Jude Galle

I was afforded the opportunity to work on an animated music video. This project had a blend of 2D/3D animation with a painted style. Read more>>

Cynthia Frenette

I’ve done a few personal projects and a common element throughout them all was love. The love I felt for the subject or thing I was working on, loving learning something new, & putting my full heart into a piece or project and having it resonate with others. Read more>>

McKenzie Parks

My recent mini collection, “Release”, is such a meaningful project to me. This project is all about the alchemy of the process of returning to oneself. Read more>>

Bryan Wark

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on has to be “Breathing in Flowers,” a photo shoot with Amanda Jean, a lung transplant survivor celebrating 25 years with her donated lungs, received when she was just a year old. Read more>>

Amber Cauley

I created art through cancer treatment as a way to cope. Read more>>

Nicole Dupree

As an artist inspired by nature, I find profound meaning in everyday objects and rituals. One such source of inspiration started with a salad. Read more>>

Jarvis Matthews

HERE IS A MAN is the first iteration of a project that had been gestating in my heart and mind for 10 years. My classmate and fellow a capella group member, Alex J. Bledsoe, who is also a filmmaker now, Read more>>

Alex Kasznel

Since March 2023, I’ve been playing guitar and singing in a pop punk band called the Board of Directors out of Cincinnati, OH. Read more>>

Huixi Wu

As for me, the most meaningful project I have worked on is my graduation design. The project theme was the “Inner Garden” series of illustrations. Read more>>

Moi Linares

“En Camino – On Our Way” is a culmination of our collective journey as a band. We drew inspiration from our own experiences, both individually and as a group, and channeled that into our music. Read more>>

Alexandre Clouzard

I had the chance to work on many exciting and meaningful projects recently. I had the chance to write music for the NFL, the NCAA, College Basketball, CBS and CBS Sports. Read more>>

Yanbin Zhao

As a visual artist, my primary interest lies on the exploration of themes such as colonial history, labour, memory, globalization, and diaspora, Read more>>

Jen Wroblewski

In 2018 I opened a contemporary art gallery where, on a shoestring budget, I program exhibitions and public programs that elevate the work I find interesting and important and that is deserving of visibility and discourse. Read more>>

Paloma Carpio Marion

One of the main reasons I became a filmmaker is to bring forward more stories that multiple audiences can relate to. Growing up as a Peruvian woman, Read more>>

Matthew Gomez

My short film ‘LUXURE’ holds a special place in my heart. It was my biggest and longest project at the time, roughly about 35 minutes long. Read more>>

Judy Taylor

I have completed many public art projects and also three portraits for John’s Hopkins School of Medicine. All of these tested the boundaries of my skills, Read more>>

Kwame King

Writing a “meaningful project” for me, took on a new face in 2022. It was at the Schomburg Literary Festival, presented by the Schomburg Library, sponsored by Puma and Duetsches Bank. Read more>>

Missy Reitner-Cameron

In January of 2020 i decided to let go of the graphic design studio i owned for 15 years. at the time i was planning on painting full time and maybe taking this old warehouse i had as an artist co-op/working space and making it into something bigger. Read more>>

Elsten Torres

I’ve had a very blessed and varied career as a musician/artist in my lifetime. I feel as if I’ve been able to experience the many levels of being a singer/songwriter/performer throughout my journey. Read more>>

Jun Yang

I want to share a story about a fundraising event I organized at Maitri Compassionate Care, an organization that supports individuals affected by HIV and assists with gender-affirming surgeries. Read more>>

Adam Taylor

After two years of working on it, I just released my first coffee table book featuring my architecture photography from all around the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Read more>>

Aryan Havrest

One of the first lessons I learned in my game design course at Vienna’s HTL Spengergasse turned out to also be one of the most important ones in creative fields in general: Fail early and fail often. Read more>>

Shoko Yanagisawa

The most meaningful project I have worked on is the creation of a children’s book based on my personal life experiences. It all began with my quest for the meaning of life and the pursuit of true happiness. Read more>>

Rita Addico Cohen

Creating ACE (African Cultural Education) with TACA (the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance) has allowed me and our staff to bring one African country at time to (predominantly underserved) youth and adults in our community. Read more>>

Andrea Sparacio

It all started with a packet of dried leaves labeled “Mistletoe To See Ghosts” I brought back from The Witch House gift shop in Salem, Massachusetts in 2022. Read more>>

Spencer Lott & Grace Townley

Simple Mischief Studio was tasked with recreating the iconic puppets from the longtime PBS show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, for the 2019 feature film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks. Read more>>

Miljan Suknovic

An Immigrant Story As an artist, I’ve been living and working in different countries. In April of 2007, I arrived at JFK airport and started a new chapter of my life. Read more>>

Rochelle Pollard

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve been involved in is my show, the Well Said Show. It began in 2015 in Los Angeles, marking an exciting step in my hosting career. Read more>>

Thương Hoài Trần

Ông Bà is a project that begin in June 2021 to honor and celebrate my family members. Originally, this series started as a way to depict my four grandparents–three of whom have passed away. Read more>>