My name is Ande Linn. I’m a disabled designer and artist. This site is not just to display my work, but to also show chronic illnesses and disabilities cannot stop the pursuit of your ambitions.
I have a Bachelor’s in Fashion from the Academy of Art University, where I graduated in 2020.
After graduating with a degree in fashion design at the beginning of the pandemic, I found myself with health symptoms that kept getting worse. In April of 2021, I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS for short. The symptoms left me unable to work for a couple of years due to their severity. I have been diagnosed with chronic basilar migraines and endometriosis during that time, as well.
Ambitions
I’m an ambitious person. But when chronic illnesses became my reality, I had to become clever. I had to find ways to achieve what I wanted while also putting my health first.
Finding New Paths
Sometimes, the path you thought you wanted to take isn’t the right path for you anymore. I found that my illnesses took me in a new direction.
A New Future
While trying to find clothing to help with my new lifestyle, there were limited options for stylish attire for the POTS community. After further research, not only was my disability lacking in representation, but also for many other disabilities in the fashion industry.
Today, I work not only in fashion, but also on digital products like planners and stickers. My love for organizing and planning projects caused me to create my own planners and stickers to keep everything in order.
This is a place for me to share my experiences and knowledge of fashion, digital planning, and chronic illness. I’m excited for you to come along for the ride.