We asked FIDM Grads, “What keeps you inspired and what words of advice do you have for students who want to follow in your footsteps?” Here’s what these talented trendsetters had to say:

“Inspiration can come from all over. Create everyday. Never stop. Be open and ready to receive.”
—Susan Bauer, Textile Design

“Celebrate the good, no matter how small it may seem. Small steps are the foundation to those larger strides.”
—Shannon Britt Miller, Footwear Design

“Work hard and you'll go places.”
—Jenny Pyle, Visual Communications ’02

“There is nothing like the satisfaction of working hard to pull off a fashion show and then getting a great response.”
—Lisa Hunter, Fashion Design

“Anything is possible with enough determination.”
—Leanne M. Turpin, Visual Communications ’07

“FIDM was my stepping stone in acquiring the skills and talents needed to execute the projects that I work on today.”
—Jason Lee, Graphic Design

“FIDM teaches students how to take your fine art sensibility and combine it with practicality—exactly why you’re in graphic design.”
—Jeff Poulin, Graphic Design

Get more haute tips from FIDM Grads—and find out about their exciting careers—in Fashion Club Daily’s Style Scoop interviews.