Designer based in New York, specializing in User Interface Design and Development. I build clean, appealing, and functional interfaces which comply with the latest web standards. My other passions are print design and photography. Portfolio: www.tanyamerone.com Twitter: @tanyamerone How Did You Get Into the Web Design Industry? My love affair with graphic design began in high school. I remember using MS Paint, then graduating to Photoshop, diving into HTML and CSS, and never looking back. I did it for fun and loved it. Currently, I'm growing into more of a user-experience position, acting as a bridge between business, users and developers. Do You Think There is a Lack of Female Web Designers? A yearly survey by A List Apart consistently finds that females comprise only about 16% of designers. I've had the unusual experience of working with more women than men designers, although I have worked with both equally well. Anything to Say to Other Female Designers? This actually applies to anyone - you have to love what you do. Without passion, it's harder to find your way to be great at it. There are a lot of setbacks, such as lack of inspiration, lack of time, late hours and deadlines, but if you truly love what you do, it's easier to focus and have fun while you're at it. Ximena Ruiz Bio: I've been doing graphic and web design for over 10 years now based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've a degree in Social Communications but since I graduated