We were lucky to catch up with Morph Designs recently and have shared our conversation below.

Morph, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s jump right into how you came up with the idea?

I started Morph Designs last March to grow my skills as a graphic designer and share the art I create with my community. The name “Morph” is short for metamorphosis, which means transformation. Through my designs, I aim to transform art into something meaningful that can be shared with the world. As a graphic designer, I want my work to reflect the ideas and stories I am passionate about. Growing up in an Asian immigrant household, the pressure of pursuing a career can be overwhelming, and being an artist is not always seen as a conventional path. I want my designs to tell stories—whether it’s supporting a local business, a small community, or a group. Ultimately, I want my work to help convey the unique narratives of who I collab with.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I got into graphic design because I’ve always loved creating art. At first, I never imagined I’d become a full-time graphic designer, but reaching this point in my career feels like a true blessing. After graduating from college, I was already working as an admin assistant and was uncertain about my next steps with my business degree. Then, a marketing position opened up at my workplace, and I decided to take the leap and apply. At the time, my experience was limited to using Canva and working on small design projects during college and a marketing internship. I was incredibly insecure about my designs when I started, but as I worked on more passion projects, I began to discover my own style and understand what kind of designer I wanted to be.

Now, I specialize in illustrations, branding, and web design for anyone seeking a graphic designer. Through my work, I strive to tell a story. My goal is to help small businesses connect with their customers through thoughtful, custom designs—everything I create starts as a draft and evolves from there.

What I’m most proud of is being part of the small but growing group of Asian-Americans in the arts, helping to break the stigma that success can only be achieved through traditional paths. I went to college, got a business degree, and I’m not even using it! By choosing this unconventional career, I’m able to challenge the cycle of what “should” be and embrace what “could” be. I’m especially proud of being able to show my daughter that she too can pursue her passions and achieve whatever she sets her mind to.

Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?

When I first started designing, I knew no one and had no idea what I was doing. I often felt like a fraud, and sometimes I still do. Being self-taught can lead to a lot of imposter syndrome, especially since I never went to school to learn the “proper” way to design. When I get stuck on something, I literally Google or YouTube solutions and figure it out from there. Sometimes, I wish I had known earlier what I wanted to do and had the opportunity to attend graphic design school. While I know it’s never too late, for now, I’m still learning as I go. I also wish I had more opportunities to connect with other graphic designers locally, to share ideas and learn from each other.

It took a while to find my community, but as I started to grow on Instagram, I began connecting with other designers from around the world, and I couldn’t be more grateful for those connections. I love how art transcends language—it’s a universal form of expression. Even when we don’t speak the same language, we can communicate through art in so many different ways.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

One of my goals is to support small businesses in San Diego and give back to the community where I grew up. I was raised in City Heights, a small, low-income neighborhood primarily made up of minorities. The school I attended barely had any resources or funding. I’ll never forget taking a computer design class, where I learned how to create shirts and run a small business. Unfortunately, the class was cut due to budget restrictions, but it remains one of the best and most impactful classes I’ve ever taken.

Now that I’m able to full-time designer, I want to give back to small, low-income communities through my art and the skills I’ve developed. I understand how the lack of resources can significantly impact learning and growth, and I want to help bridge that gap by offering my support.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.madebymorph.design/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bymorphdesigns
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlhuynh/

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