Emily Prusak, '18
Emily Prusak | Visual Communication Design | Class of 2018
New York City-based designer Emily Prusak always had an interest in pursuing a career that channeled her creative side. Both 麻豆精选and graphic design felt like a perfect fit to her.
Shortly after graduation, the alumna of Kent State鈥檚 visual communication design program moved to New York City and quickly began her career as a graphic designer. Emily currently works at Aruliden, a branding and industrial design studio in New York City.
鈥溌槎咕ave me the opportunity to develop my skills in design and the ability to think critically about my work,鈥� she says. Her diverse portfolio and various design experiences allowed her to start a career in a new city.
Visual Communication Design Major
The courses at 麻豆精选allowed Emily to explore her creative mindset. After completing a semester-long branding project for a sustainable clothing company, which combined skills from her minor in photography with her design experience, she grew as a designer.
And during her senior year, her work was showcased in the senior show in Taylor Hall鈥檚 gallery.
鈥淚t was a great way to wrap up my time at Kent. It was incredibly rewarding to create something with my peers that we were all very proud of.鈥�
During her time as a student, Emily took advantage of many extracurricular opportunities. She was part of A Magazine, Glyphix, Ideabase and worked as a designer for Residential Services.
鈥淭hese experiences were invaluable for job hunting for my first job after school.鈥�
