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Hi from a (legally blind) designer :) (self.Blind)
submitted 7y ago by pxlgirl
As the title says, I'm a graphic designer who happens to be legally blind. Even though my profession is a bit unusual for people like me, I still love my job and I can't imagine doing anything else.
I did have to go through some struggles though. They had nothing with the ability to obtein my degree and get my job done, but rather with the reactions of others. Many can't get their heads around that people with disabilities can perform as well as anyone else if they have the skills to do so. Either way, I keep doing my thing and walking my path, regardless of what others think.
Other than that, I love to draw, I drink lots of tea and I'm a bit of a part-time geek. Nice to meet y'all! :)
P. S. For those who are interested, here's my site: http://www.designbypxlgirl.com
I did have to go through some struggles though. They had nothing with the ability to obtein my degree and get my job done, but rather with the reactions of others. Many can't get their heads around that people with disabilities can perform as well as anyone else if they have the skills to do so. Either way, I keep doing my thing and walking my path, regardless of what others think.
Other than that, I love to draw, I drink lots of tea and I'm a bit of a part-time geek. Nice to meet y'all! :)
P. S. For those who are interested, here's my site: http://www.designbypxlgirl.com
Faldorn 2 points
Checked out your portfolio. Very cool!
pxlgirl [OP] 1 points
Thank you! :)
SophiaDevetzi 1 points
Thanks for sharing! I added an "Inspiration" flair to your post. I hope you don't mind.
pxlgirl [OP] 1 points
Of course I don't mind, thank you! :)
geoffisblind 1 points
That's awesome! How do you compensate for the vision loss in your field? Do you use Photoshop and is there extra software that you use to specifically make graphic design easier?
pxlgirl [OP] 1 points
I'm working on Macs only, using the bulit-in screen magnification if needed. My main apps are Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobad, I only use Photoshop to edit bitmaps or scans. Otherwise, I stick my nose to the screen :)
geoffisblind 1 points
Glad I'm not the only one who is likely developing permanent back problems from leaning into the screen :) I think this is super cool, hope you have lots of future success, it sounds like you are doing great so far!
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pxlgirl [OP] 1 points
I avoid desktop computers, they're indeed not so good for my back. A laptop gets the job done, even if you have to sit in funny positions on the couch, but who cares what it looks like if it saves you back pain.
geoffisblind 1 points
Laptops are great for this... I'm always going to have a desktop though, working with custom PC hardware is one of my hobbies. So I guess my excuse for willingly throwing my back out is I'm a stubborn hobbyist... Solid excuse. I do agree that laptops are much better for that, what system are you running for graphic design? To my knowledge Photoshop is a pretty intense piece of software.
kaall 1 points
I also have this issue. An ergotron LX monitor arm really helped me improve posture while having my face glued to the screen.
geoffisblind 1 points
I'll have to look into that, thanks!
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