My name is Ava Bibbs, and I am a Fashion Design and Merchandising student at Iowa State University with an emphasis in Product Development and a certificate in Merchandising. I am a hardworking, efficient, and driven student who thrives on setting and achieving goals. Fashion has always been my passion, as I am captivated by its creative nature and how it's a universal language that allows people to express themselves. Over the years, I’ve realized just how important fashion truly is. Getting dressed is something we do every day, and what we choose to wear can influence how we feel and how we present ourselves to others. That everyday significance is what makes me love studying fashion and why I see it as such a meaningful and creative profession.