this industry. Whether it's business and marketing, or keeping up to date with the latest design and development trends, it's important to keep pushing ahead. The web design industry is a great one that allows us to be both creative and technical, all at the same time. It's the best of both worlds, in my book, and with such a great community of other female web designers, it's a fun one, as well! Shannon Farrell Bio: Born and raised in Rochester New York, I always had a passion for the arts and anything that involved creativity. I went off to NYC to get my Bachelors in Graphic Design and I now reside in Virginia Beach. When I'm not designing, I'm usually doing something with music or figuring out where to travel next. Portfolio: shannonfarrell.com Twitter: @dolceshan How Did You Get Into the Web Design Industry? I originally majored in Fine Arts and saw that my friends majoring in Graphic Design were working on some really cool projects. I decided to switch my major and when I graduated I wanted to focus on print design. I soon took a job as a Web Designer just to get some experience but quickly fell in love with it. Do You Think There is a Lack of Female Web Designers? Based on studies, the web design industry is dominated by males, but I know a lot of truly talented female designers out there that are gaining recognition. Have You Ever Experienced Any Negativity or