{"id":23207,"date":"2020-02-17T10:02:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T10:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/graphic-design\/2020\/02\/17\/graphic-design-students-featured-in-gdusa-students-to-watch\/"},"modified":"2023-02-04T16:17:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T21:17:45","slug":"graphic-design-students-featured-in-gdusa-students-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/graphic-design\/2020\/02\/17\/graphic-design-students-featured-in-gdusa-students-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Design Students Featured in GDUSA Students to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Graphic Design students Kennedy Liggett and Joseph Rogers were recently featured as part of GDUSA’s “Students to Watch<\/a>” list. Read a little more about each student below.<\/p>\n

\"kennedy<\/a>Kennedy Liggett, Senior, Graphic Design:<\/h2>\n

Kennedy Liggett is a senior majoring in Graphic Design. She is passionate about helping others and designing purposeful work that creates a more inclusive world. She has always had a passion for helping others, but it wasn\u2019t until she majored in graphic design that she realized she could use her creativity to make a positive impact on people\u2019s lives. After graduation, Kennedy wants to combine her love for children with her passion for helping others by pursuing a career in inclusive design for children. She\u2019s also been heavily influenced by illustration throughout her time at school and would like to become a children\u2019s book illustrator on the side.<\/p>\n

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
\nSpringfield MO<\/p>\n

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
\nMorning person even though it\u2019s a nightmare to wake me up<\/p>\n

FAVORITE SOCIAL PLATFORM?
\nYouTube hands down<\/p>\n

FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
\nThe Office, Crime Watch Daily, or something about prison<\/p>\n

FAVORITE PODCAST?
\nEar Biscuits, My Favorite Murder<\/p>\n

FAVORITE BOOK?
\nImpossible to choose<\/p>\n

FAVORITE MOVIE?
\nMoana. Moana. Moana (I\u2019m legitimately obsessed)<\/p>\n

FAVORITE CAUSE\/CHARITY?
\nSpecial Books by Special Kids, dedicated to \u201cnormalizing the diversity of the human condition\u201d<\/p>\n

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
\nImpromptu singing and dancing<\/p>\n

FAVORITE DESIGNER WORKING TODAY?
\nChristoph Niemann<\/p>\n

AREA OF SPECIALTY?
\nInclusive design for children<\/p>\n

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
\nPerform on Broadway or do something with kids<\/p>\n

THE BEST THING ABOUT DESIGN SCHOOL?
\nThe community and friends I\u2019ve gained here. I honestly don\u2019t know what I would do without my design family.<\/p>\n

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
\nI am Moana<\/p>\n

\"Joseph<\/a>Joseph Rogers, Senior, Graphic Design:<\/h2>\n

Joseph Rogers is a graphic designer finishing his last year at NC State College of Design. From a very young age Joseph always knew he wanted to do something creative. He had many creative interests and opportunities to explore the arts but his passion landed on graphic design (to his mother\u2019s delight who is also a designer). Joseph has spent many semesters interning with companies in downtown Raleigh, in addition to working for the University \u2013 improving his technical and professional abilities while understanding and designing for complex design solutions. From his passion of playing games, he created unique board game designs that evolved into an online business. Upon graduation Joseph wants to pursue a career in user experience and corporate design, combining his love for technical applications and brand identity.<\/p>\n

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
\nRaleigh NC<\/p>\n

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
\nNight owl<\/p>\n

FAVORITE SOCIAL PLATFORM?
\nInstagram<\/p>\n

FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
\nThe Office<\/p>\n

FAVORITE BOOK?
\nEnder\u2019s Game<\/p>\n

FAVORITE MOVIE?
\nOceans 11, Step Brothers, The Village<\/p>\n

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
\nAndy Warhol<\/p>\n

FAVORITE CAUSE\/CHARITY?
\nVs. Cancer Foundation<\/p>\n

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
\nLearning new skills on Youtube: playing the banjo, screenprinting<\/p>\n

FAVORITE DESIGNER WORKING TODAY?
\nShepard Fairey<\/p>\n

AREA OF SPECIALTY?
\nUser Experience or Corporate Design<\/p>\n

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
\nMeteorologist or web developer<\/p>\n

THE BEST THING ABOUT DESIGN SCHOOL?
\nA tight-knit design community made up of close friends with common interests, but also the benefits of a larger university<\/p>\n

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
\nTry<\/p>\n

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\"kennedy<\/a>Kennedy Liggett, Senior, Graphic Design:<\/h2>\r\nKennedy Liggett is a senior majoring in Graphic Design. She is passionate about helping others and designing purposeful work that creates a more inclusive world. She has always had a passion for helping others, but it wasn\u2019t until she majored in graphic design that she realized she could use her creativity to make a positive impact on people\u2019s lives. After graduation, Kennedy wants to combine her love for children with her passion for helping others by pursuing a career in inclusive design for children. She\u2019s also been heavily influenced by illustration throughout her time at school and would like to become a children\u2019s book illustrator on the side.\r\n\r\nWHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?\r\nSpringfield MO\r\n\r\nMORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?\r\nMorning person even though it\u2019s a nightmare to wake me up\r\n\r\nFAVORITE SOCIAL PLATFORM?\r\nYouTube hands down\r\n\r\nFAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?\r\nThe Office, Crime Watch Daily, or something about prison\r\n\r\nFAVORITE PODCAST?\r\nEar Biscuits, My Favorite Murder\r\n\r\nFAVORITE BOOK?\r\nImpossible to choose\r\n\r\nFAVORITE MOVIE?\r\nMoana. Moana. Moana (I\u2019m legitimately obsessed)\r\n\r\nFAVORITE CAUSE\/CHARITY?\r\nSpecial Books by Special Kids, dedicated to \u201cnormalizing the diversity of the human condition\u201d\r\n\r\nFAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?\r\nImpromptu singing and dancing\r\n\r\nFAVORITE DESIGNER WORKING TODAY?\r\nChristoph Niemann\r\n\r\nAREA OF SPECIALTY?\r\nInclusive design for children\r\n\r\nIF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?\r\nPerform on Broadway or do something with kids\r\n\r\nTHE BEST THING ABOUT DESIGN SCHOOL?\r\nThe community and friends I\u2019ve gained here. I honestly don\u2019t know what I would do without my design family.\r\n\r\nA MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?\r\nI am Moana\r\n

\"Joseph<\/a>Joseph Rogers, Senior, Graphic Design:<\/h2>\r\nJoseph Rogers is a graphic designer finishing his last year at NC State College of Design. From a very young age Joseph always knew he wanted to do something creative. He had many creative interests and opportunities to explore the arts but his passion landed on graphic design (to his mother\u2019s delight who is also a designer). Joseph has spent many semesters interning with companies in downtown Raleigh, in addition to working for the University \u2013 improving his technical and professional abilities while understanding and designing for complex design solutions. From his passion of playing games, he created unique board game designs that evolved into an online business. Upon graduation Joseph wants to pursue a career in user experience and corporate design, combining his love for technical applications and brand identity.\r\n\r\nWHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?\r\nRaleigh NC\r\n\r\nMORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?\r\nNight owl\r\n\r\nFAVORITE SOCIAL PLATFORM?\r\nInstagram\r\n\r\nFAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?\r\nThe Office\r\n\r\nFAVORITE BOOK?\r\nEnder\u2019s Game\r\n\r\nFAVORITE MOVIE?\r\nOceans 11, Step Brothers, The Village\r\n\r\nFAVORITE FINE ARTIST?\r\nAndy Warhol\r\n\r\nFAVORITE CAUSE\/CHARITY?\r\nVs. Cancer Foundation\r\n\r\nFAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?\r\nLearning new skills on Youtube: playing the banjo, screenprinting\r\n\r\nFAVORITE DESIGNER WORKING TODAY?\r\nShepard Fairey\r\n\r\nAREA OF SPECIALTY?\r\nUser Experience or Corporate Design\r\n\r\nIF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?\r\nMeteorologist or web developer\r\n\r\nTHE BEST THING ABOUT DESIGN SCHOOL?\r\nA tight-knit design community made up of close friends with common interests, but also the benefits of a larger university\r\n\r\nA MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?\r\nTry"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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