DECEMBER STAFFER OF THE MONTH

Zijia Mo

Why did you decide to join seeds?

Because my friends told me about it. It was a friend's recommendation.

What do you like most about business so far?

My editor is very carefree, and I like having carefree authority that doesn’t impose harsh restrictions on what I do.

What do you enjoy most about being in Seeds?

I like to do a lot of visual design. I’ve been using Photoshop and Adobe products since before middle school and, sometimes, other production oriented programs. In the Muse, I don’t get to have as much creativity as Ms. Rigdon allows me to have.

What are some goals you are proud of accomplishing in seeds?

I like having to get my work done, finishing my projects and having people be like, “Yo, this is good. This looks nice.” It’s reaffirming, you know?

What about communication arts interests you? How does that translate into Seeds?

Before communications, my parents were pigeon holing me into piano and visual. I think having the opportunity to get to know the communications art form in fifth grade and before that was what brought me into communications. I have a lot more fun here than with piano, where it’s “play this piece” or “get better at playing that piece,” and I think using words is more creative than painting, which is limited by reality.