GRADUATE INTERVIEWS

As a collective, we have found ways to stay connected and remain inspired throughout our academic journey. As individuals, we have cultivated a unique approach to our craft to stay ahead of the constant creative upturn to cut through the noise of the dynamic digital domain and build the mindset and drive needed to stand above the rest. 

We welcome you to share some academic reflections here, with a selection of student interviews that invite you into the mind of what it’s taken to push through some capricious times and to succeed as a creative scholar in 2024.

  • “During the past few years, I have grown to be a well-rounded designer and having that eye for detail has become second nature to me. I’ve also realised that I love to visualise how static design can move, which makes me excited and passionate about creating motion! Other than gaining new skills and fundamentals to be a designer, I also feel that I’ve become more confident in being uncomfortable, taking risks and stepping outside my comfort zone in my studies and extracurriculars, allowing me to learn and gain new skills.”

  • “I feel that since joining the course I have now been surrounded by this lovely supporting community that reaches across the city. Before joining the course I never wanted people to see my work, but now I love to share it and get feedback, people’s opinions and experiences have been passed onto me.”

  • “Over my 3 years at Uni, my skills have improved significantly. I have grown so much, largely due to the amazing tutors I have had throughout my time at BCU. A huge thank you to Martin and Emma!”

  • “I come from a background where education wasn’t readily available to everyone, including my parents. However, I don’t regret my decision to attend university. Not only have I grown as a designer, but I’ve also become more independent and self-reliant by overcoming challenges on my own. Additionally, I’ve become more culturally competent and open-minded by interacting with diverse classmates from different backgrounds.”

  • “Being an international student, I had no knowledge of world-renowned agencies or what Adobe Creative Suite was. I mean, gosh, I had no clue who Pentagram was, and that’s shocking for me to say. However, since attending university, my skills, knowledge, and confidence have positively grown from who I was in my first year to now. My attention to detail and understanding of insights in design and curating projects that I’m passionate about have really helped me step out of my comfort zone, which has helped me gain new skills and take more risks. ”

  • “i have grown not only in my Design skills but also as a person over my university experience. I have become so much more confident in myself and my ability thanks to what this course has provided.”

  • “I feel that I have grown a lot in the last three years. Compared to first year, I have become a lot more confident in myself and my skills, have started to take on more opportunities and networked more.”

  • “I think I’ve grown in more ways than I realised, not just my design skills but also my confidence and my mentality is much stronger.”

  • “In regards to my work, I feel like my work ethic and style has definitely developed for the better, as I was very nervous to step outside of my comfort zone. However, my tutors and peers around me made me feel more reassured within myself and my work. In terms of my character, I have become a more confident version of myself, thanks to my tutors and peers.”

  • “University was crucial not only for my design growth but also for my personal growth especially. With the support of my peers, I’ve been able to push myself away from my comfort zone socially and design-wise. I’ve found so much more confidence in my interactions and new friendships as well as in my willingness to try new things. I’ve become certain of my ambitions, values and independence.”