Randy (R.J.) McDonald Jr.

Undergraduate Spotlight

What type of artwork do you create and can you discuss your process?

Posters, immersive work, humorous designs, brand designs

Which artists do you look to for inspiration?

Paula Scher- Pentagram Shawn Baruch-Pen & Pixel Graphics

Which professors inspired you the most?

Hudd Byard, Tyler Barnes, Brooke Alexander, Joshua Brinlee, Kari-Ann Fuqa, Kaleena Stastik

Do you have a favorite memory here in the department?

Being in intermediate Printmaking turned classmates into family.

Which artists do you look to for inspiration?

Ig: @realjuicedesigns, @stretchlifevisuals Youtube: onlydopemedia Facebook: Nicholas King

Do you have any advice for incoming art students?

Know yourself, and trust yourself. Be authentic and a good person, and be accountable and you’ll have an amazing experience.

Do you have any hobbies outside of the art department?

Practicing in photoshop and illustrator, and watching design videos on YouTube.

What is your favorite thing about Oxford or the University?

I love the small town, boutique feeling of being in Oxford, and I love how resourceful the university is with its students. If you play your cards right, you’ll have a great tenure here.

Do you have any plans after graduation?

I plan to scale my design firm across the world, branding law, accounting, and other professional firms, Creating Music industry graphics, creating Athletic Graphics, and overall being a top design firm in the “full service” realm.