Making It Interview...
Maker interview with Aspen Vo
Having recognized the passion, drive, and pure enjoyment of making things that each Making It contestant illustrates, Makerviews is excited to have the chance to highlight, feature, and share insights from each contestant. This Making It series gives a deeper look into these makers lives through their answers to a few, quick questions. Learn more about this series.
Aspen Vo is an artist, designer, and calligrapher. A former pre-optometry student, Aspen switched paths to pursue a career in design and has since worked with Anthropologie, and more. Her dream is to open a brick-and-mortar studio, providing calligraphy and letterpress services, and hosting a variety of workshops and events.
Check out this interview with Aspen Vo, maker from NBC’s Making It.
What inspires you to keep making things?
"I love learning new techniques and tools— there’s so much out there to explore! Trying out new methods or materials often inspires me to blend them in unconventional ways. I also find that traveling is an excellent source of inspiration for discovering new patterns, shapes, and colors."
What one piece of advice would you give to other makers?
"Don’t be afraid to try new things! I think a lot of people are scared to be makers because they don’t see themselves as creative or they don’t believe they can do it, but I think most people would be surprised what can happen if they just close their eyes and take that leap of faith."
What is your biggest takeaway from Making It?
"The maker community is so incredibly supportive! Everyone is constantly inspiring one another and cheering each other on, and I’m so grateful to be a part of the family I found on 'Making It'. I’ve made lifelong friendships from the show, and that’s something I will cherish forever."
"People would be surprised what can happen if they just close their eyes and take that leap of faith." — Aspen Vo
Follow Aspen Vo’s work: Maiden Calligraphy website • Twitter • Instagram profile.
View and learn more about the Making It interview series. Thank you all for reading this interview - get out there and make things!
