Rue Araujo
CONTRIBUTOR
Year: Junior
Major: Design & Merchandising, minoring in Photography
Star sign: Gemini
Follow along: @ru3bixcube / @discoqweenie
How would you describe your style? Definitely eclectic. My style encompasses a plethora of different eras, genres and aesthetics. It's very much disco, with a hint of Y2K nostalgia, a touch of gender dysphoria, and lots of color.
What's your favorite MAVEN project that you've worked on? Definitely the body inclusivity shoot. This meant a lot to me because of personal reasons, but I loved that I was able to portray body positivity in a beautiful, trendy, chic way without doing the redundant Dove take on it.
What is your dream job? Definitely something creative, I just want to pursue any artistic endeavor I can. Whether that be as an editorial photographer, a creative director for a magazine, a stylist, a musician, etc. Doing something that makes me happy is where I find true success.
Top 3 Instagram accounts everyone should follow? @papermagazine, @70sdaily, @roarvale
What is the greatest album of all time? Igor by Tyler, the Creator. If you haven't listened to it in order, or at all, do yourself a favor and go listen right now. This project is not just an album — it's a freaking masterpiece. You need to follow the journey and pay attention to every detail. It only gets better the more you listen to it.