THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
My name is Katelyn Daniewicz, and I am a graduated graphic design student from The University of Alabama. I started out at UA as a STEM major, not exactly knowing what path I wanted to take in college or in my future career. As soon as I failed my first computer science exam, I knew I had to try something different. I have always enjoyed art and design, so I decided that graphic design would be a safe bet. As soon as I switched over to studying design, I felt like I had finally found my way. My time spent as a graphic design student at UA was extremely enjoyable, beneficial, and incredibly inspiring. I learned that I am a chronic perfectionist, and that I have an insatiable passion for branding and package design. With my valuable experience from classwork and student design jobs at UA, I landed a full-time job immediately after graduation with a creative marketing agency. I am immensely lucky that I get to design for a living—I feel like I won’t have to work a day in my life. Earning my degree in graphic design at UA has changed my life, and I would not want it any other way.
WHAT ARE YOU READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING (BOOKS, MOVIES, TV, SOCIAL MEDIA, MUSIC)?
I don’t watch much, but I listen to music a lot while designing. My favorite artists at the moment are Shygirl, Hannah Diamond, and Cowgirl Clue.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
Luckily, I had a design job lined up right after graduation. I do believe that The University of Alabama properly prepared me to find a job, because the woman who recruited me found me in my ART-414 portfolio class. If you put in the work and are passionate about design, design school will equip you with a great portfolio to jumpstart your career.
