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Featured Alum! Andrew Cygan<\/h1>\n
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2018 Alum<\/p><\/div>\"\"<\/div>\n

Where are you currently working? (location & company)
\n<\/strong>EY Design Studio PHL, Philadelphia, PA<\/a><\/p>\n

What are you currently working on?<\/strong>
\nBuilding dashboards and data visualizations for an international healthcare company.<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite recent project?<\/strong>
\nDesigning a treatment and tracking app for patients suffering from a rare skin disorder.<\/p>\n

How has your job changed with COVID?<\/strong>
\nI’ve been remote since March 2020. My role and responsibility hasn’t changed, we’ve just had to adjust how we tackle certain design activities, like brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions. Luckily, there are a lot of online resources that allow us to continue those activities. But personally, I miss the camaraderie of a hands-on, in-person whiteboard session.<\/p>\n

What was your favorite KUCD project? What class did you make it in?<\/strong>
\nMy favorite KUCD project was a non-profit ad campaign to help teach children (and adults) the concept and importance of ‘consent.’ Working with my partner, we created 30-second animated commercials showing examples of how language and actions can impact a child’s view of consent.<\/p>\n

How did your decision to attend KUCD affect the trajectory of your career?<\/strong>
\nAttending KUCD allowed me to take my career in a new direction. Without my education at KUCD (and the reasonable price tag), I would have been much less likely to return to school and would likely still be working in a job and career I disliked.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give your high school self about choosing a college?<\/strong>
\nWhen choosing a college, make sure to visit and get to know staff and faculty in the department where you plan to study. If you have a good experience with them, that’s a really great sign. Also, always consider the cost. College is a huge investment and state schools often offer both a high quality education and a lower price, allowing you to pay off loans earlier.<\/p>\n

What is the best part of KUCD?<\/strong>
\nThe faculty! The professors truly care and are invested not only in your success as a student but in your success as a graduate and young professional.<\/p>\n

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Any advice for current KUCD students?<\/strong>
\nDon’t hesitate to reach out to KUCD alum via social media (LinkedIn) for advice or other opportunities. Most all would be happy to help! We were all once in your shoes!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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