Giselle Fausto ’26 spent her undergraduate years forging a creative path interweaving art, storytelling, and collaboration. A graphic design major, she explored her interests both on and off campus, from working with local artists to leading her own independent projects.
One of Fausto’s main extracurricular involvements was through Whittier's local gallery — the MXCL BNL LAB — where she had the opportunity to meet and work with a number of community artists. She hopes to continue creating experiential, immersive projects in the future.
Having finished her coursework in December, Fausto is already gaining real-world experience as an in-house graphic design intern. She’s also taking on work as a freelance designer and indie project director.
We asked her a few questions about her time at Whittier and experience as a Poet.
What was your favorite class at Whittier? Graphic design. (Ceramics was a close second!)
What’s your favorite spot on campus? Wardman Library.
What’s a fun fact about you? I directed my own audio drama!
What’s your favorite Whittier memory? Spending time with friends at The Spot.
If you could give your first-year self some advice, what would it be? Talk to more people!
