Rumi Sakuraeda
Rumi was born in Osaka, Japan before moving to America with her family when she was three years old. She spent her early years in Michigan before settling in the Hoosier state in high school. She began her studies at Purdue University, earning a bachelor's degree in linguistics and East Asian studies. While she focused on Japanese, Rumi also studied Spanish, Russian and African-American Vernacular English.
After Purdue, Rumi followed her passion of photography and design, enrolling at IUPUI to earn a master's degree in media arts and science. She is a published photographer and has been featured in NUVO and various music blogs for her live music photography.
Rumi currently provides design and interactive support to TrendyMind's clients.
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Q+A
- You're given an unlimited amount of money and freedom from the law for 24 hours. What do you do?
I would deposit a bunch of money into my bank account so after the 24 hours is up, I still have a ton of money. I would also buy really nice camera equipment. Then I would fly in my favorite bands and have my own music festival.
- What is your favorite part of your job?
I love working with creative people. I am inspired by my co-workers everyday.
- What's the weirdest thing about you?
I'm a huge nerd. I have an on-and-off relationship with World of Warcraft and I love to get my Nintendo on.
- Your house is on fire and you can only grab 3 things. (Your pets, friends and family are safe.) What do you take?
My camera, my 27" iMac and my photo albums.
- What would your super power be?
I'm pretty amazing at starting a dance party...
- Who would play you in a movie?
My girl crush, Shannon Sossaman.
- Name one thing that's on your bucket list?
I'd love to visit London someday to get a taste of the fashion over there and the music scene. I'd also love to visit Australia and interact with exotic animals.
- Where do you go to find peace and quiet?
I go on a bike ride or I start driving in my car.
- If you were forced to move to another city, where would you live and why?
I'm thinking Seattle, Portland, Austin or Denver. I'd love to move to a bigger city but somewhere that's not too overwhelming. A great music scene is a must!
- What would you win an Olympic medal for?
I could never win an Olympic medal because I am not athletic. But I could win an award for laughing at anything and everything, including awful jokes.