Nathan RitterPrincipal Researcher and Design Strategist, IA Collaborative
Alumni Interview
"The design research process that my team went through in the Interaction Design studio was the most robust, professional one that I went through, and provided me the skill set to head into design research professionally."
When you started EDI, did you know what industry you wanted to work in or were you still exploring?
I preferred
Tell us about an EDI course that made an impact on you.
The design research process that my team went through in the Interaction Design studio was the most robust, professional one that I went through, and provided me the skill set to head into design research professionally.
How did you decide on your EDI thesis project?
The job search was a pain point I had experienced over and over, so it made perfect sense to develop a solution that considered both hiring managers' and job seekers' constraints and drivers.
What advice do you have for an EDI student interested in working in your industry?
"Build your T." EDI and Segal in general are built to expose students to a wide range of disciplines, perspectives, and skillsets. But it's up to the student to build a depth, so that they are a T-shaped applicant to whatever role they seek after school.
