Alumni Webinar – Tips for a successful Job search
In our recent webinar with Parsons SDM alumni Lucia Jaramillo, Divya Harpalani, and Anamika Gopi, we delved into effective strategies for navigating a successful job search. Each alumnus shared their unique journey, offering insights into what helped them secure their current roles and the lessons they learned along the way. We discussed a range of platforms that students can utilize to boost their job search efforts, emphasizing the critical role of networking and providing alternative strategies for those who find traditional networking daunting. The session also featured valuable advice tailored to international students, along with tips on building a standout…
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Alumni Led – Design Spark Workshop Series
Alumni Led – Design Spark Workshop Series The recent Design Spark Workshop Series was a complete success— an innovative, action-oriented workshop designed to ignite creativity and empower students with practical skills to thrive in the fast-paced, resource-constrained environments that characterize the world of design. This three-part series provided an incredible learning experience, and we are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our presenters, Dhairya Sathvara and Anwesha Sengupta, who brought their expertise and passion to make this event so impactful. The Design Spark Workshop Series was designed for students eager to go beyond the theoretical aspects of design and dive…
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Spring 2025 Portfolio Masterclass and Alumni Review Session
Reflections on the Spring 2025 Portfolio Masterclass and Alumni Review Sessions We are thrilled to share that the Spring 2025 Portfolio Masterclass and Alumni Review Sessions were a success! The sessions were designed to provide the MS SDM students with invaluable tools and guidance to enhance their professional portfolios and advance their careers. Thanks to the incredible dedication and expertise of our alumni, the event exceeded expectations and proved to be an enriching experience for all involved. A Masterclass on Crafting an Effective Portfolio The Portfolio Masterclass, led by the talented Paul Benson, took place on February 6th. In this…
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Divya Harpalani, Class of 2022
Divya Harpalani | Product Manager B&H New York I’m a product manager focused on creating customer centric digital shopping experiences to make sure our customers has a seamless shopping journey. Creating an impact at a global user advocacy level with a focus on innovation is what drives me and pushes me to contribute in a culture full of cross collaboration, growth and opportunities. What three things do you feel make the MS SDM program special? 1. The environment of cross collaboration 2. Understanding and knowing problem solving skills 3.Interaction and engagement with professors who come from a distinguished and notable set…
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Juliette Wang, Class of 2022
Juliette Wang | User Experience Designer Google “I’m Juliette Wang, a strategic and interaction designer with a global perspective. Born in Taiwan and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I developed a passion for art, design, and exploring cultures. I earned my BFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2019 and later completed my Master’s at Parsons in 2022. My career has taken me from design agencies such as Instrument—where I worked with clients including Google, YouTube, and Niantic—to my current role at Google, creating the next generation of shopping experiences on Search….
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on April 5
This is the last Alumni Webinar of the spring semester 2024. In this session, we will talk to Aminata Diatta, Creative Lead at Dalberg Design; Vasuta Kalra, Senior Experience Designer at Method; and Aryanna Martin, Senior Service Designer at EY Seren. We will discuss their perspectives about Strategic Design, how they excel at their jobs, and how they approached networking and job-hunting. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited.
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on February 16
We start our Spring Alumni Webinar Series on Feb 16th! For this iteration, we will be joined by Fas Lebbie, Design Manager at Meta; Michelle Rotbart, Trend Manager at JCPenney; and Bill Lepentis, Founder of Lepentis Research and Design. We will discuss their perspectives about Strategic Design in entrepreneurship, tech, consulting and retail. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Full recording of the panel here
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Alumni Careers
The MS SDM program is tailored for a multitude of working experiences, and caters to an international audience of students. The Alumni of our program are diverse both in terms of their backgrounds and professional experience. Below is a small sample of our graduates from a wide array of sectors: Chief Marketing Officer at Genexa Merchandising Consultant at Tiffany & Company Manager, US Consumer Marketing at American Express VP, Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Sr. Product Designer at McKinsey & Company Founder at Arable Ventures Innovation Consultant at Fahrenheit 212 Lead User Experience Designer at Google Experience Research Manager at Nike Sr. CX Researcher & Strategist at Credit Sesame…
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on December 1
For our second Fall semester Alumni Industry Webinar, we will talk with Liz Chinchilla, Elizabeth Huebsch, and Jesse Flores about their careers, current roles, and perspectives on strategic design. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Full recording of the panel here
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on November 17
Our first Alumni Industry Webinar for the Fall semester is here. In this session, we will talk to Annika Yan, Elizabeth Enck and Iman Allie about their careers, current roles, and perspectives around strategic design. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Full recording of the panel here
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