can learn in this industry. Also drink tea! Sarah Hicks Bio: I currently work as a web designer, both in-house for Mason Companies Inc. and freelance under Sarah Lynn Design. I'm well versed in the retail industry when it comes to working within a niche. I enjoy cooking! I'm growing my first vegetables ever this spring. I am planning a trip to Europe next year, and hmm well, I can't resist a great concert! Rock, country and most genres in between. Portfolio: sarahlynndesign.com Twitter: @shicksdesign How Did You Get Into the Web Design Industry? I began the exciting journey about 6 years ago when I began studying web design in college. I've always been interested in the web and technology so combined with my love for art web design was a perfect pathway to take. Do You Think There is a Lack of Female Web Designers? Not at all! I find that there are increasingly more women moving in the direction of web design, whether they started with print or went to school strictly for the web. When I was in school, I would say about 70% of the design students were female. Have You Ever Experienced Any Negativity or Sexism Being in This Industry? I am happy to say that I have not! Do You Think Female Designers Have Advantages Over Their Male Counterparts? Being that we are in a profession that requires you to have knowledge in many different business areas, you do have an advantage in particular