It is crazy to think that just over 2 years ago I had never heard of User Experience design. The past two years have been so transformative and I am very thankful for all of the events that have led me to where I am today. 

 

My journey began when I applied for a “design” co-op position while in engineering because I knew my passion was design, but specifically where within design I wasn’t sure. Long story short, it was during this UX design co-op job at Scotiabank that I was introduced to Laurier’s UX program and I made one of the best decisions of my life to switch programs and schools and start studying something I loved. 

 

My time at Laurier has been amazing. Not only have I been taught about various aspects of UX design but there have been so many opportunities to work with clients on real-world problems so that I could utilize and apply the skills that I was learning in the classroom. This UX promotional poster is one I created in our graphic design course. It encompasses all that goes into tackling some of the problems faced within UX design.  The poster visualizes thoughts and ideas being formed into reality and action through the use of research and process.

 

I want to thank Abby Goodrum for designing such a unique program that is nothing like any other program I have seen before and for all the amazing teachers that have shaped my experience here. I also want to thank all of the classmates with which I have had the pleasure of working. It is very encouraging and refreshing to be in an environment where every student is willing to help and support each other. To anyone with a passion for design, helping people, and solving problems I highly recommend a career in UX and starting that journey at Laurier. 

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