UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Youser Kassim is a Middle Eastern designer who grew up in Chicago. She has a deep passion for art, architecture, and design history. Her love for these subjects led her to switch from engineering to graphic design during college. Currently, she is pursuing a minor in design history in the UCO design program. Youser has spent her summers interning and contributing to the design community in various ways. She is also the Vice President of her school’s AIGA student group. During her senior year, she gained valuable professional experience by working at a design agency located in Oklahoma City. In addition to her other responsibilities, Youser works part-time as a research assistant for her school’s design history podcast. This has helped her to deepen her understanding of the history of design. Despite having a busy schedule, she maintains a positive outlook and values every opportunity to enhance her skills and work ethic.
Youser plans to continue working in her field and hopes to pursue a master’s in design history. She wants to use her work to contribute to her Middle Eastern heritage and combine traditional and modern design to create unique designs.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING, LISTENING TO, AND WATCHING?
I enjoy listening to Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Nas, and old-school Kanye. I also enjoy true crime podcasts like Rotten Mango.
DO YOU PLAN TO DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
I would love to contribute my skills and effort to UNICEF and help communities that have been affected by war and tragedy.
DO YOU FEEL THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS PREPARED YOU TO SEARCH FOR AND FIND A JOB?
Yes, I believe that design school has helped me build my confidence and work ethic to a higher level, which has helped me find a job in the field.
