PENNY STAMPS SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Valerie Le is a graphic and UX designer passionate about designing for social change. She is a senior pursuing a dual degree in Art & Design and Communication and Media. She enjoys working in branding, communication, user experience, and technology. She developed an interest in using design for social good by leading the Creative Team for optiMize, a student-led entrepreneurship incubator, and working as a designer for the Youth Policy Lab, which helps communities and government agencies make data-driven decisions. Valerie’s internship experience has included New York Life Insurance and the Center for Academic Innovation. After graduation, she plans to move to Washington DC as a UX designer.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in Connecticut, currently live in Ann Arbor MI
STUDYING ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE?
On campus with online classes
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Night owl who loves to nap
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Moonrise Kingdom
FAVORITE BINGE WATCH?
Bojack Horseman
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
FAVORITE PODCAST?
99% Invisible
FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Keith Haring
FAVORITE BOOK?
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
The Bail Project
FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY DURING THE PANDEMIC?
Skateboarding!
HAVE THE CHALLENGES OF 2020 CHANGED HOW YOU THINK ABOUT GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DESIGNERS?
2020 has definitely shown the power of designers as disruptors, leaders, and innovators.
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