Student Spotlight: Christopher Paguio

I found my way to CCA after having attended a community college in Pasadena for almost five years. What drew me to CCA was the fact that the school is located in both Oakland and San Francisco. The opportunity to experience both sides of the Bay and to be exposed to each city’s unique artist and design communities proved to be an enriching experience for me as a student. It opened my eyes to the multitude of ways I, as a graphic designer, can build and participate in community.

One experience in particular that I'm extremely grateful for is my work with the nonprofit La Cocina through CCA CONNECTS, a program that pairs students with organizations around the Bay Area. As an intern for La Cocina, I had the opportunity to apply my design practice to support immigrant women food entrepreneurs in getting their businesses started—and I got to taste many of their delicious recipes!