Prattfolio connected with the members of Pratt’s Young Alumni Leadership Group, a program of Pratt Alumni Engagement, to talk about where they landed after Pratt, changing paths, and what’s energizing them now. Click through to read their Q&As.
Grace Hopkins, MFA Communications Design ’21
Graphic Designer at The New School
“Since becoming a designer, I’ve realized that what fuels my creativity and drive isn’t just the act of designing itself, but the mission behind it.” Read more.
Shane Davis, BArch ’17
Senior Project Manager at a NYC Architecture Firm
“Every day I get to work on something new: sometimes elaborate things like massive festivals and fashion shows, other times something as small as an opening party or a simple art installation.” Read more.
Sebastian Torrens, BFA Communications Design (Illustration) ’23
Illustrator
“My favorite part about the work I do is using my artistic vision to inspire others. That’s honestly the main reason why I pursued this career.” Read more.
Sydney Barton, BFA Communications Design ’18
Art Director at Amplify Education
“I originally started at Pratt as a photography major, but the Foundation courses during my freshman year—especially Light, Color, Design and Drawing—opened my eyes to my love for color theory, illustration, and composition. Those classes helped me realize how much I enjoyed crafting visual narratives and designing with intention.” Read more.
Ziqi Wang, MS Data Analytics and Visualization ’23
GIS Developer at TSCG
“One of my favorite parts of the job is the freedom and support that I have. This is something that I never thought I would be doing, since I come from a journalism background.” Read more.
Deepa Shanbhag, BFA Communications Design ’13
Creative Director
“My work now is centered around joy vs. leveling up a specific career track . . . I still have career goals, but I’ve let go of the idea that there’s only one way to achieve them.” Read more.
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