I was a noob designer.. Had only been designing 6-7 months i think? SSD had just opened in February & had their first call in June or July. I am pretty sure I actually MISSED the call deadline- my aunt had just passed away and I didn't think I actually had a chance -- was pretty much holed up in my saddness and applied because someone told me to
Imagine my surprise when I got that invite
The rest is history.. I've been at SSD forever now.