- I went to a Performing Arts academy and studied printmaking, photography and music. I guess translating these techniques to an interactive space was a natural progression. Do You Think There is a Lack of Female Web Designers? Not really. I know several great female designers. But there is always room for more! Have You Ever Experienced Any Negativity or Sexism Being in This Industry? Not overtly, but I do find that male and female designers are segregated more often than is necessary. For example, I regularly receive requests for consultation and design projects from businesses looking for a "feminine touch" to their projects. Could this same aesthetic be accomplished by a male designer? Sure, most likely. But occasionally clients do seek out female designers specifically when looking for a certain aesthetic or to appeal to a certain demographic. While there's nothing inherently wrong with this idea and I agree that it may be warranted in certain cases, I occasionally wonder whether the client is choosing a designer based on strength of portfolio regardless of sex or simply scouring the web for female designers based on the notion that "only a woman can understand my business needs" (which is usually, but not always incorrect). Do You Think Female Designers Have Advantages Over Their Male Counterparts? Sometimes. Whether they are warranted or not is the question (see the response above for an example) . If You Were Not a Designer, What Would You Be? I am also a photographer, so whenever