Kennedy Liggett

NC STATE COLLEGE OF DESIGN

Kennedy Liggett is a senior majoring in Graphic Design. She is passionate about helping others and designing purposeful work that creates a more inclusive world. She has always had a passion for helping others, but it wasn’t until she majored in graphic design that she realized she could use her creativity to make a positive impact on people’s lives. After graduation, Kennedy wants to combine her love for children with her passion for helping others by pursuing a career in inclusive design for children. She’s also been heavily influenced by illustration throughout her time at school and would like to become a children’s book illustrator on the side.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
Springfield MO

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Morning person even though it’s a nightmare to wake me up

FAVORITE SOCIAL PLATFORM?
YouTube hands down

FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
The Office, Crime Watch Daily, or something about prison

FAVORITE PODCAST?
Ear Biscuits, My Favorite Murder

FAVORITE BOOK?
Impossible to choose

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Moana. Moana. Moana (I’m legitimately obsessed)

FAVORITE CAUSE/CHARITY?
Special Books by Special Kids, dedicated to “normalizing the diversity of the human condition”

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Impromptu singing and dancing

FAVORITE DESIGNER WORKING TODAY?
Christoph Niemann

AREA OF SPECIALTY?
Inclusive design for children

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Perform on Broadway or do something with kids

THE BEST THING ABOUT DESIGN SCHOOL?
The community and friends I’ve gained here. I honestly don’t know what I would do without my design family.

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
I am Moana


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