Alex Triske

What’s your day job?
Currently, I am a student at IU School of Informatics for Programming and WebDevelopment. I had previously spent three years at Herron School of Art & Design studying Visual Communications. I love typography and design, and *aspire* to become a Front-End Web Developer upon my graduation in May 2017.

What’s your favorite breakfast food?
My favorite breakfast food is without a doubt the quiche at Taste Café &Marketplace in Broadripple. I order the bacon cheddar quiche with a salad on the side. It’s very light, fluffy and refreshing!

Where’s a place you’d stop on a free afternoon in Indy?
On a free afternoon in Indy I’m inclined to stop at Quills Coffee or Thirsty Scholar. This semester I’ve got a heavy load at school, so I’m always looking for a quiet place to get some homework done in between classes. I enjoy the atmosphere and staff at both locations and encourage anyone who hasn’t visited to try them out!

What’s one thing you’ve been inspired by lately?
Lately one of the many things I’ve been inspired by are Henri Matisse’s The Cut Outs, and his minimal sketches (mostly portraits or figure) he created throughout his career. Emily Oberg, an editorial producer at Complex has also influenced me through her brand, Sporty and Rich. Oberg’s aesthetic embodies her distinctly minimalist look, love for sneakers, and Instagram feed full of artfully curated selfies. She encourages her followers that “Being Nice Is Cool,” and that being rich, doesn’t mean literally, but in quality, happiness, and wellness.

In the spirit of September’s theme Empathy, was there a time you really connected with a project or a person in the workplace?
A time I especially connected with September’s theme was when someone expressed empathy toward me. In between studying, I work as a server at a restaurant in Geist. After a long night of errors, rude customers, complaints, and my boss yelling at me- I wanted to cry and quit. Our head chef could tell I was very upset, and took me aside to talk to me. He told me that people are rude and insensitive, and to not take it to heart, then hugged me after. I was so grateful that someone would take the time to console and relate to me. I value those moments and do my best to use those as momentum to help others.

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