Joanne Mark, a bespoke jewelry designer and metal artist, delves into her inspiring journey from studying psychology to crafting unique, heirloom-quality pieces of jewelry.
She highlights the personal relationships and the joy of making others happy as her main sources of inspiration. Joanne emphasizes the importance of combining passion with practicality, encouraging others to pursue their dreams while also maintaining practical responsibilities.
She recounts her start in jewelry making after repairing a broken necklace in university, leading to a successful career selling her creations. Joanne also discusses the importance of ongoing learning and specialization, acquiring technical skills at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). She underscores a client-focused approach in her work, involving deep conversations and approvals throughout the design process.
Joanne advocates for an education system that recognizes different learning styles and provides tailored guidance. Ultimately, she urges aspiring creatives to hone their craft, ensure high quality, and infuse passion into everything they do.
Dennise Demming 