HELLO FRIEND!

This is where I'm supposed to post a headshot and write cool sh!t to blow your mind! Instead, check me out as a carefree, Covid-free kiddo back in the simpler times. I basically look the same now, give or take 100 pounds (according to my completely factual driver's license).

The down and dirty summary is that I'm a South Korean import raised in southeast Wisconsin, proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and megafan of the Green Bay Packers. After spending most of my life living in the frozen tundra, 2021 brought me on a new adventure to Asheville, North Carolina; the city I now call home.

A graphic designer by trade, normally this site would feature my portfolio and too many words convincing you to pay me to make something look cool. But much like the year that was 2020, I did a full 180 on "normal" life which, in this case, meant taking a hiatus from graphic design to focus on masks.

Cheers!

Harter / Founder, Fishbowl Creative LLC

Oh, and the answer to your question...

What is the meaning behind "Fishbowl Creative"?

There is a classroom/computer lab/studio within the Noel Fine Arts Center (at UW-Stevens Point) called the Fishbowl, because one entire side of the room is windows looking out to an interior courtyard. During the day it was a classroom, while after hours it was the second home to overcaffeinated designers. And for the extra special procrastinators, the after AFTER hours was when the real magic happened.

Friendships were formed, laughs were had, shenanigans were aplenty and occasionally, we'd even get some work done. When someone saved their work they would yell out "APPLE S!" to remind everyone else to save their work. If someone ran out of X-acto blades, needed a specific paper or tool, wanted to have a brainstorm session, or nearly cut their finger off with aforementioned X-acto blades, we were there for each other. It was a collaborative, hilarious, creative space where I met some of my most favorite humans, and it will always hold a special spot in my heart.