Hello I’m Maddie!I have a deep passion and love for design and art. I like to sketch, paint, create collage art, design clothing, and sew. I feel happiest spending my time in nature. I grew up in Ogden, Utah and spent most of my childhood in the beautiful outdoors—skiing, hiking, playing tennis, gardening, and swimming in lakes. This passion and love I have for nature has always been rooted in me, and I find most of my inspiration for my artwork and designs from the outdoors. I am so happy Utah State University offers a program that brings two of my favorite things, the outdoors and design, together. My goal one day is to become an apparel designer in the outdoor industry. Fashion is very interesting to me; I value functional, sustainable, and high-quality outdoor wear. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, filming videos with my Leica camera, indoor rock climbing, and trail running.