Design at UCR

Hello Designers, We were thrilled to welcome Clarissa Teng, Product Designer at Parsons, for an insightful resume-boosting workshop and Q&A session! Clarissa shared tips on creating a standout portfolio, what hiring managers look for, and a behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process. ?? Thank you to Clarissa Teng for her expertise and to everyone who attended!

Hey Designers, A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fundraiser & Social!??? The event was filled with creativity from icebreaker games like bingo to an exciting team design challenge. It was amazing to see all the innovative designs come together. We ended the evening with a delicious stop at 7 Leaves – thank you to all who supported our fundraiser!

Hi Designers, We started off the year with our first General Meeting of the quarter! Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was fantastic to meet new faces, share what’s in store for this quarter, and announce our incredible interns who will be contributing to the Design@UCR community. ?? Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for another fantastic year ahead!

Hey Designers, In our final meeting of the winter quarter, we wrapped up with a “Spotify UI Workshop” where we focused on sharpening our Figma skills. Participants had the opportunity to replicate the app’s interface in a hands-on session, enhancing their UI design abilities. Thank you to everyone who joined us this quarter! We’ll see you next year for some exciting events ahead!

Hi Designers, We had the privilege of hosting another industry workshop with Keila Braden, the Co-Founder of Design@UCR. Keila shared her passion for UX design and how Figma has helped her discover her creative strengths. A huge thank you to Keila Braden for offering her valuable experience and insights, helping to better prepare us for the UX world!

Hi Designers, Last week, we hosted our "How to Get an Internship" meeting, where we shared valuable tips on excelling on LinkedIn, acing interviews, and navigating the internship application process. A special thank you to our featured interns: Ashley Tsai, Maliaka Iscandari, and Peter Lu for joining the panel and sharing their diverse career journeys. We hope their insights inspires our community to take the next step in their careers!

Hey Designers, We recently revealed the mentor and mentee pairs for our Design Duos program! To kick things off, we hosted a fun painting social event, where duos had the chance to meet, bond, and start building their creative partnerships in a relaxed setting ?? We're excited to see how these connections will evolve and expand our design community.

Hi Designers! Last week, we kicked off our Figma Basics workshop and had an amazing time guiding new UI designers through essential tools and features. It was so inspiring to see everyone bring their app icon ideas to life! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Stay connected for more workshops in the future!

Our favorite time of the year has arrived:?Design at UCR's 2024 - 2025 Internship Applications ARE NOW LIVE!! TO APPLY:?https://lnkd.in/gECfiCsr Want to join the Design team and dive into the inner workings of the organization? By joining our team, you'll gain hands-on experience, build a valuable portfolio, and have opportunities to connect with industry professionals who can guide you in your career. This is a unique chance to develop technical and creative skills in a collaborative environment, work on real-world projects, and explore different facets of design. Whether you're interested in UX/UI, graphic design, branding, or product development, you’ll have a supportive team, resources, and guidance to help you grow. Join us and make an impact with your designs! Application Deadline: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH @ 11:59PM!

Hello designers, This week’s industry workshop was an incredible success! We enjoyed an evening filled with inspiration, learning, and valuable networking. A heartfelt thank you to Jessica Yan, Austin Chong, Michael John Balintona, and June Le for sharing their career insights and perspectives. Your contributions made the event truly memorable!