KNOW Increase Your Knowledge of Design
ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
Anna Katharina Gutsch--BFA, Industrial Design 2011Managing Partner, Designer at NORDEN Design Studio
3 Things Anna Believes All Emerging Designers Should do Before they Graduate:
- Visit Design Museum of Chicago
- Get Your Resume Reviewed.
- Apply for Internships Early.
- "Don't be afraid to apply for internships as a freshman or sophomore. You might land a great opportunity, and even if you don't get the job, you will learn so much about the process of applying for jobs."
DISCOVER
A Day in The Life of a UX Designer--What I do all day
Design Thinking: Customer Experience
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Grow Develop Skills + Tools for Success
CLASSES
Intrduction to Design Thinking--DTX 251
Design for Social Impact--DTX 455
OPPORTUNITES
Research Park Professional Headshot Sessions
An updated headshot is important for networking and to build your personal brand in the workspace.
Wednesday, July 14, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Dr., Champaign
Free, but registration required (follow link above for details)
Get Certified to Operate the SCD Flow Waterjet
Waterjet technology is a cold cutting process which cuts byusing supersonic water, or water and abrasive, to erode material. Because of this, waterjets are unlimited in what they can cut.
Monday, July 26, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S. Fourth St., Champaign
Free, but registration required
AIGA Fall Firm Crawl
Join AIGA as they visit 3 design agencies in Chicago: Pivot Design, MINIMAL, UX 4Sight
Friday, October 8, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Registration required
Free for AIGA members / $20 for others (transportation included)
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SHOW Meet People + Share Your Talents
JOBS
Entry Level Graphic Designer--Vassar College
Junior Industrial Designer--Aero
Designer (Digital + Print)--Agency McKenna
NETWORKING
Research Park Block Party
Leave your resume and formalwear at home for this chance to mingle in a fun and casual environment. This informal and informative event will allow you to speak to representatives from companies from across the Research Park. Expand your horizons by finding out more about Research Park and discover what opportunities are available for students like you.
Wednesday, September 1, 5:00 pm -6:30 pm
Atkin's Building Patio & Lawn, 1801 S. First St., Champaign
Free, but registration required (follow link above for details)
CAREER FAIRS
Career XPO 2021
Employers from across the country representing the fields of Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning will showcase their firms, build relationships with the university, and interview potential candidates for both summer and full-time employment.
Thursday, March 4, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
iHotel Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign
No Registration Required
