Graphic Designer visits Laraway as part of Career Exploration Series

     "Route 15 is dotted with my work," Ray Kania said,  "When I drive to work, I pass signs for Foote Brook Farm, Laraway, How's it Growing and Lovin' Cup Cafe."  Ray is a graphic artist with loads of computer savvy and a fine arts degree.  His signs are functional, cool and artistic.
     Kania visited with Laraway students to read a book with colorful graphics and talk about his career as a graphic designer at Great Big Graphics in Morrisville.  He grew up in Vermont and was always drawing as a child---Ninjas and other creepy things that grabbed his youthful attention.  His mother, who eventually became an art teacher, always encouraged him in his art.  Ray earned his undergraduate degree at Johnson State College and interned with Great Big Graphics before being hired by the locally-owned company.
     "It's cool to see my projects around," Kania said.  His accounts include designing websites, signs and marketing materials for many local businesses and nonprofits.
     "Do you draw robots?" one student asked.
     "Do you work 24/7?" another asked.
     "Do you need to go to college to become a graphic artist?" a staff member asked.
     Kania fielded questions serious and funny, creative and technical, from a grateful audience of students and teachers.
     Thank you, Great Big Graphics, for visiting Laraway!