Adam Zinger
zingera@uwm.edu
Bio
I live under the belief that everything in life happens for a reason – a good reason. In 2008, I moved from Israel to Milwaukee. This transition opened me up to new and exciting opportunities. Within two years, I was able to learn English, as well as advance my social skills. An introvert quickly turned into a social butterfly. I have always been fascinated with everything “art,” from drawing to painting and photography to collage. It wasn’t until I fell in love with Photoshop, in 2015, that I decided to pursue the field of design.
In 2017, I joined the Studio Arts and Craft Centre as the Operations Manager, where I first discovered my leadership skills. Later that year, I picked up a position as the President of AIGA-UWM, a small part of a nationally recognized design community. I became passionate about creating impactful opportunities for my peers in the design community. For two years in a row, I lead the organizing of Synergy, an interdisciplinary student-run art show. Currently, I work as a Graphic Design Intern for Marcus Theatres. There I am surrounded by an energizing team that inspires me every day! These past experiences have truly shaped who I am today.
I am headed in the direction of Branding and Package Design, and am specifically passionate about the Beauty & Fashion Industry. I even consider myself a Fashion Designer outside of the world of Graphic Design. If I hadn’t moved to Milwaukee all those years back, who knows what path I’d be headed down today. Everything happens for a reason – a good reason.
Design Team
Paul R Rinaldi, Student & Innovator
Tracy Apps, UI/UX Designer
Jenna Braund, Graphic Designer
High School
Homestead High School
Description
Ollo is an American-based mental health tech startup with a belief that optimism is the driving factor for a healthy and successful life. For many people, optimism is a natural habit, but for others, it is a learned thinking process.
We at Ollo understand that life can get challenging. Life continues to change at an exponential rate, showing that change, indeed, is inevitable. People know that change is coming yet so many struggle to deal with it. That’s where we at Ollo come in.
We believe that being with you during any moment of the day is key. That’s why we designed, Ollo, a friendly, personal pocket friend for you. Ollo is there for the ups and downs, the highs and the lows. Ollo helps you manage changes and trains you on how to better prepare for upcoming criss in your life; whether big or small.
Mission
To encourage a healthy practice of optimism among young adults, and to help them build meaning and purpose through downfalls in their lives. To promote optimism as an overarching approach and as a driving factor for happiness and success.
Vision
To build a community of positive thinkers, that see downfalls not as threats, but as opportunities to succeed and grow. To construct a world where all people are focused on positivity, happiness, and optimism.
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