Meet Mason

Mason Freeman is a creative and passionate student majoring in Communications Design (Emphasis in Graphic Design) at Pratt Institute. In addition to Graphic Design, Mason also has a background in illustration and writing.

While currently in his junior year in New York, Mason is eager to make connections and gain experience in the workforce.

  • In the past, Mason has worked for Dottie's Art Studio in Illinois, assisting in instructing children's digital art courses. Mason made sure to inspire a new generation of artists with each class.

  • While at Pratt Munson, Mason was a “Pratt Peer” or orientation leader who acclimated new students to the campus. Through this role, Mason provided comfort and clarity to new students.

  • Most recently, Mason was a Graphic Design Team Advisor at the National Student Leadership Conference, a globally known pre-college program. There, he continued to encourage groups of up to 20 students to make the change they want to see in the world. He also provided them with real-world experience, critique, and supervision overnight and on field trips.

Mason's dream job is in a cooperative environment that tells unsung stories. Outside of school and work, Mason's other interests are birds and music. He also enjoys going out and meeting people who share his passions. Inside of school, Mason has taken various Graphic Design courses, such as Branding and Messaging and Graphic Design Intensive I.

In Branding and Messaging, Mason learned how to pay close attention to the consumer's demographics in needs. He also learned how to perform a brand audit and design products catering to a brand persona.

In Graphic Design Intensive 1, Mason learned how to reimagine the design of pre-existing books and create content of his own. He had the opportunity to make a series of booklets and posters about a personal interest of his: the history of pigeons.

In school, Mason has learned the following:

  • Basic Adobe Photoshop drawing and adjustment layer techniques

  • How to alter Photoshop mockups

  • Operation of most 2D drawing programs

  • Logo and branding design in Adobe Illustrator

  • Publication design in Adobe InDesign

  • Color theory

  • Basic principles of design

  • Understanding of traditional media and techniques

Currently, Mason is teaching himself new skills, such as:

  • 3D modeling in Cinema4D

  • Creative Python Coding