Shiroma, Dana

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CalliopeVolume 46 Opia: Revealing the I Article 51-1-2014Letter from the Past Visual EditorsDana ShiromaUniversity of the PacificFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/calliopePart of the Art and Design CommonsThis Letter from the Editor is brought to you for free and open access by the College of the Pacific Journals at Scholarly Commons. It has been acceptedfor inclusion in Calliope by an authorized editor of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact mgibney@pacific.edu.Recommended CitationShiroma, Dana (2014) "Letter from the Past Visual Editors," Calliope: Vol. 46 , Article 5.Available at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/calliope/vol46/iss1/5Letter from the Past Visual EditorsDana Shiroma and Sheng MouaAfter we graduated and met designers from other academic backgrounds, we found that our experience with Calliope was a rare opportunity. It is evidence of the unique experience that is offered  at Pacific, where multi-disciplinary collaborations are encouraged  and pursued. We were grateful to be involved in this tradition and  were fortunate to be the co-editors of Synchronicity, the 2013  edition of Calliope. We initially expected Synchronicity to be our contribution to Pacific, but we found that the process significantly shaped us as designers. It allowed us to learn about the design industry at a professional level, where we experienced the sense of urgency and pressure that accompanies any design work. We faced these pressures head on as a creative challenge and carefully crafted Synchronicity without sacrificing quality. We quickly learned how to prioritize our time,  asked others for guidance, and worked diligently and efficiently.  Despite the obstacles we overcame, Calliope represents more than the finished product. It is the opportunity to support the arts, to symbolize the value of the Pacific experience, and to showcase Pacific’s artistic and literary talent to the community. As we pursue our professional careers, we will look back at  Calliope with fond memories and are grateful for the memorable learning experience.  

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