From the very first studio sprints, I

honed my classical skills in observation

drawing, typography hierarchy, and

color theory. I quickly advanced to

digital disciplines, where I learned to

create responsive brand systems,

WCAG-compliant web layouts, and

rapid prototypes in Figma. Weekly

critique sessions instilled agile work

practices, while labs focused on

ergonomics, interaction, and visual

language equipped me to balance

aesthetics with usability. On the

theoretical side, I learned to interpret

design history, analyze market trends,

and translate insights into lean business

canvases.

I applied this knowledge by

leading a fintech product pitch that

stood out among my peers. By the end

of the year, I felt confident moving

from a blank page to a validated

concept, equipped with skills in

storytelling, user persona mapping,

motion storyboarding, and the practice

of grounding every decision in

real-world evidence.