Who are you interning under, what do they have you do, and out of all your responsibilities which is your favorite/most interesting?
I am interning under the Digital Design team. In particular, I will be shadowing Katie Crowell (Digital Designer). To start, we’ll be going over creating motion graphics and interactive/touchscreen design. I find adding motion to creative designs to be the most interesting, and something I am excited to get started on.
Where do/did you go to school and what subject do/did you major in?
I attended Upright Education, a program that partners with Great Bay Community College (amongst other colleges) and offers different bootcamps for a variety of subjects. I highly recommend these courses for anyone looking to get into a new field. I completed a six-month course in UX/UI design and felt confident in the skills I had learned to then take them into an internship opportunity.
How did you first become interested in your field of study?
I have always been a creative person and enjoy helping others when I can. The idea that I could collaborate with others and bring their ideas to life was something I knew I would love. When looking for different educational programs, I stumbled across various UX/UI Design courses, which piqued my interest. After starting my selected course, I quickly fell in love with the design process and knew I had chosen the right field.
Have you interned here before, if not, have you interned elsewhere?
This will be my first internship; I am incredibly excited to gain hands on experience in the digital design field and learn as much as I can during this period.
Do you have any pets?
I have two cats, both who I have had since I was young. There is never a calm moment with them even now that they’re older, but they always find a way to make up for it.
If you could go to dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? Why?
I would bring Neil Armstrong, I would love to hear about what it was like to go to the moon! Although having anyone that’s been to space over for dinner would make for a great conversation.
If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go, why, and who would you take with you?
I would love to travel to Greece, visit the islands and indulge in Greek food. It is rich in history which I love, I don’t think I would have any issue with staying busy. I would bring my best friend along for the ride, we would have a such a fun time.
What is your favorite app and why?
My favorite app is Duolingo. It really does make learning a new language something fun and not overwhelming. The minigames it includes are a nice touch too. Overall, it’s a great app!
What is on your bucket list?
I would like to cross skydiving off my bucket list. I’m not fully convinced I would enjoy it, but I would love to say that I at least was able to do it.
Fall, winter, spring, or summer? Why?
Fall 100%, I have always preferred fall over the other seasons. It’s not hot but not too cold either and fall fashion has always been my favorite. Fairs usually start around this time as well; there’s a lot to do! Halloween is also my favorite holiday, so I always look forward to that time of year.
THANKS FOR THE INTERVIEW and your hard work, ava!
