nature and we are more emotional. It's our best and worst quality. On the other hand, because there are fewer women designers I think it's easier for a female designer to stand out. Either way, women designers are not necessarily better or worse than men. It's really all about an individual's skill-set. I would love to see more work places embracing the fact that men and women are just wired differently and it can be quite advantageous to have both points of view. If You Were Not a Designer, What Would You Be? I would probably be an artist of some kind. What is Your Biggest Challenge/Achievement? Wow. Where do I start? Right now, my Mom is battling pancreatic cancer so on a personal level it's a huge challenge to try and stay focused on a day to day basis. I find myself filled with emotion yet I still have a job to do and I have to do it well. I find solace and comfort in my work unlike before. It gives me a sense of gratitude and helps me stay grounded. Anything to Say to Other Female Designers? It's okay to fail. Pick yourself up and keep going. Laura Sultan Bio: I run Paramaya Web Consulting, a web design and development company in metro Atlanta, Georgia. I spend the rest of my time hanging out with my husband and two children. Portfolio: paramaya.net Twitter: @paramaya How Did You Get Into the Web Design Industry? My first love was