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Priorities:Santa Monica College Student Priorities

2024-10-14T00:47:34Z

Agps29: /* Change Story Video uploaded */

==2024==
[[File:2024 Change Story Video.mp4|thumb|Tony, Anna, Carey, and Alison discuss the strategic priorities uncovered from their UIF training.]] 

==='''Carey Corrow'''===

=====Idea=====
Streamline the process of booking study rooms, conference rooms, and specialized resources at Santa Monica College. By integrating an intuitive online platform that enhances accessibility and usability, this initiative seeks to maximize the utilization of campus resources and improve the overall student experience.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Build Partnerships with Departments
*Host Virtual Demos and Workshops
*Create a User Onboarding Process
*Build a Centralized Resource Library
*Integrate an Access Control System
*Market the BookSmart System
*Monitor and Evaluate Usage 

===Alison Parrales===

=====Idea=====

Foster innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting SMC students and faculty across disciplines via an online platform that offers resources, events, and collaborative opportunities. This idea aims to inspire creative problem-solving and growth across our school by building on a foundation set by previous efforts to promote I&E at SMC, while focusing on the virtual aspect to increase accessibility and engagement.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Choose a user-friendly platform
*Develop a content strategy
*Build partnerships with departments and clubs
*Host virtual events and workshops
*Create a user onboarding process
*Build a centralized resource library
*Integrate a mentorship matching system
*Establish feedback and improvement loops
*Market the virtual I&E Hub

 
==='''Antonio Renoj'''===

=====Idea=====
Connect students with local tech companies in Santa Monica! The school should be engaging with local partners to bring more visibility to the startup and tech companies in the community. The Santa Monica Innovation Hub and StartupStarter are hosting the SM Innovation Hub that will showcase the various startups, accelerators and businesses for a day long showcase. There's an opportunity to bridge this event and host a smaller scale event at the college that targets students from all fields. Bringing visibility to opportunities can help motivate students to pursue a career in Santa Monica.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Build Partnerships with local organizations such as innovation hub, LA Tech Week, SM Chamber of Commerce
*Host in-person event that showcases tech opportunities
*Workshops for honing skills desired by tech startups
*Demonstrations of products and services
*Cultivate a strong relationship between theory and practice
*Highlight the college as a partner to innovative education and staying as the #1 transfer school

==='''Anna Gigliotti'''===

=====Idea=====
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration at Santa Monica College by hosting a Design & Techathon that connects students from design, technology, engineering, and business departments. This event will provide an opportunity for students to work together on innovative projects, develop problem-solving and teamwork skills, and gain mentorship from industry professionals. By encouraging cross-departmental interaction, the Techathon aims to enhance student engagement and prepare participants for real-world challenges through hands-on experience.

====='''Key Tactics'''=====

*Partner with faculty and student organizations across design, tech, engineering, and business to promote the event.
*Invite industry professionals and faculty to mentor students, fostering networking and skill development.
*Design real-world challenges for teams to solve, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
*Use social media, posters, and campus partnerships to drive awareness and student engagement.
*Secure sponsorships or campus funding to offer prizes, internships, and small grants, culminating in a final showcase with awards, recognition, and potential follow-up opportunities for participants.

==2021 Change Story Video==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=9KtqmM1L6r8}}

===Irene Rivera===

=====Idea=====

Redefine entrepreneurship to increase collaboration between students from different majors

=====Key Tactics=====

*Reach out to professors from different departments (business, computer science, interaction design, graphic design, art, physical sciences, etc) to discuss opportunities of collaboration between departments
*Ask those professors to announce mixers in their classes and provide extra credit for attending
*Create mixer/workshop activities pertaining to entrepreneurship and innovation with professors
*Survey students from professors’ classes when and where is best to hold the mixer
*Connect with various school clubs to share the idea and ask them to share with club members
*Design and share digital flyers for mixer

===Miguel Lucas===

=====Idea=====

Aggregate social media content to unify the SMC I & E story across campus.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Take inventory of existing accounts across different platforms
*Review social media inventory on campus
*Identify Santa Monica College social media guidelines
*Contact web manager and social media Manager
*Create a website, or social account that connects all of these accounts as a hub of digital media

===Patrick Rodriguez===

=====Idea=====

Promote concepts relating to “I&E” and “Design Thinking” on remote platforms, such as the “SMC GO” app, in order to expand awareness and interest to departments outside of business, design, and technology.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Survey students and professors in different departments to determine how “design thinking” and “I&E” could be relevant
*(Depending on final solution), construct curriculum and/or activities for interdisciplinary collaboration
*Schedule with Campus Events department
*Contact those in charge of the “SMC GO” app (with user feedback data)

===Zoe Torrealba Marin===

=====Idea=====

SMC student center for co-design that will serve as a subsidiary of the SMC center for media and design. The community space will encourage students to engage in student-led workshops, consultations from IxD student leaders on solving greater problems faced by SMC students, and co-designing with the community. Our mission will focus on a human-centered approach for designing for the interdisciplinary and diverse student community at SMC to co-design with current IxD cohorts.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Hire a director and staff for the center
*Hire student coordinators
*Designate a space inside CMD
*Create a mission statement
*Plan the academic semesters and workshop programming calendar
*Plan a grand opening day
*Design marketing resources about the center and its services
*Encourage creative/design thinking for SMC students

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Fellow:Alison Parrales

2024-09-30T08:03:23Z

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==Bio==
I am a product designer passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. My design philosophy focuses on creating experiences that blend intuitive functionality with a touch of creativity. Currently, I am studying full-time to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My design journey began eight years ago, and since then, I have honed my skills across a wide range of projects. Through my professional and academic experiences, I have cultivated a diverse skill set encompassing UX/UI design, design research, branding, digital illustrations, motion graphics, and photography. Beyond my professional endeavors, I continuously seek new ways to approach challenges through a lens of innovation.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2023-2025:'''

Worked as an IxD Student Worker for the Webflow team and PM assistant.

SMC transcript annotated with “Dean's Honor List”

'''2022:'''

AS Degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

AA Degree in Arts and Humanities.

Graduated with Honors.

===High School===
'''2016:'''

Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.

Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.

'''2013-2016:'''

Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
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Fellow:Alison Parrales

2024-09-30T07:40:37Z

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==Bio==
I'm a designer passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Currently, I'm pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design at Santa Monica College.

I was born and raised in Costa Rica, and my journey in design began eight years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Through my academic and professional experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in UX design and research, branding, digital illustration, motion graphics, and photography. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, but beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2023-2025:'''

Worked as an IxD Student Worker for the Webflow team and PM assistant.

SMC transcript annotated with “Dean's Honor List”

'''2022:'''

AS Degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

AA Degree in Arts and Humanities.

Graduated with Honors.

===High School===
'''2016:'''

Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.

Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.

'''2013-2016:'''

Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

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Topic:Ydc6589lom0bvn31

2024-09-30T07:24:11Z

Agps29 (talk | contribs) commented on "What Did You Learn?" (Our team had the wonderful opportunity to meet with one of the previously-trained Fellows from our school and we learned from them that d...)

Fellow:Alison Parrales

2024-09-27T01:16:11Z

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==Bio==
I'm a designer passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Currently, I'm pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design at Santa Monica College.

I was born and raised in Costa Rica, and my journey in design began eight years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Through my diverse academic and professional experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in UX design and research, branding, digital illustration, motion graphics, and photography. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, but beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2023-2025:'''

Worked as an IxD Student Worker for the Webflow team and PM assistant.

SMC transcript annotated with “Dean's Honor List”

'''2022:'''

AS Degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

AA Degree in Arts and Humanities.

Graduated with Honors.

===High School===
'''2016:'''

Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.

Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.

'''2013-2016:'''

Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

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2024-09-27T01:03:07Z

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==Bio==
I'm an interaction design student passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Born and raised in Costa Rica, my multicultural background has allowed me to bridge creative perspectives from different cultures. I recently graduated with honors, earning an AS in Graphic Design with a focus on User Experience and an AA in Arts and Humanities. Currently, I'm fully immersed in earning my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My journey in design began seven years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Additionally, I’ve spent four years working for a small e-commerce business, and more recently, I've contributed to my school's Student Design Team, managing the official IxD site and supporting our program’s project manager. Through these experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in mobile and web design, package design, collaterals, digital illustration, video editing, motion graphics, and photography.

I’m proficient in the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and Dimensions. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, whether it's through a beautifully designed website or a compelling piece of digital art.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality, always aiming to push the boundaries of design.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2023-2025:'''

Worked as an IxD Student Worker for the Webflow team and PM assistant.

SMC transcript annotated with “Dean's Honor List”

'''2022:'''

AS Degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

AA Degree in Arts and Humanities.

Graduated with Honors.

===High School===
'''2016:'''

Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.

Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.

'''2013-2016:'''

Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|Santa Monica College}}

Fellow:Alison Parrales

2024-09-27T01:02:14Z

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==Bio==
I'm an interaction design student passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Born and raised in Costa Rica, my multicultural background has allowed me to bridge creative perspectives from different cultures. I recently graduated with honors, earning an AS in Graphic Design with a focus on User Experience and an AA in Arts and Humanities. Currently, I'm fully immersed in earning my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My journey in design began seven years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Additionally, I’ve spent four years working for a small e-commerce business, and more recently, I've contributed to my school's Student Design Team, managing the official IxD site and supporting our program’s project manager. Through these experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in mobile and web design, package design, collaterals, digital illustration, video editing, motion graphics, and photography.

I’m proficient in the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and Dimensions. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, whether it's through a beautifully designed website or a compelling piece of digital art.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality, always aiming to push the boundaries of design.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2023-2025:'''

Worked as an IxD Student Worker for the Webflow team and PM assistant.

SMC transcript annotated with “Dean's Honor List”

'''2022:'''

AS Degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

AA Degree in Arts and Humanities. Graduated with Honors.

Graduated with Honors.

===High School===
'''2016:'''

Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.

Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.

'''2013-2016:'''

Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

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Priorities:Santa Monica College Student Priorities

2024-09-23T04:17:10Z

Agps29:

==2024==

===Alison Parrales===

=====Idea=====

Foster innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting SMC students and faculty across disciplines via an online platform that offers resources, events, and collaborative opportunities. This idea aims to inspire creative problem-solving and growth across our school by building on a foundation set by previous efforts to promote I&E at SMC, while focusing on the virtual aspect to increase accessibility and engagement.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Choose a user-friendly platform
*Develop a content strategy
*Build partnerships with departments and clubs
*Host virtual events and workshops
*Create a user onboarding process
*Build a centralized resource library
*Integrate a mentorship matching system
*Establish feedback and improvement loops
*Market the virtual I&E Hub

 
==2021 Change Story Video==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=9KtqmM1L6r8}}

===Irene Rivera===

=====Idea=====

Redefine entrepreneurship to increase collaboration between students from different majors

=====Key Tactics=====

*Reach out to professors from different departments (business, computer science, interaction design, graphic design, art, physical sciences, etc) to discuss opportunities of collaboration between departments
*Ask those professors to announce mixers in their classes and provide extra credit for attending
*Create mixer/workshop activities pertaining to entrepreneurship and innovation with professors
*Survey students from professors’ classes when and where is best to hold the mixer
*Connect with various school clubs to share the idea and ask them to share with club members
*Design and share digital flyers for mixer

===Miguel Lucas===

=====Idea=====

Aggregate social media content to unify the SMC I & E story across campus.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Take inventory of existing accounts across different platforms
*Review social media inventory on campus
*Identify Santa Monica College social media guidelines
*Contact web manager and social media Manager
*Create a website, or social account that connects all of these accounts as a hub of digital media

===Patrick Rodriguez===

=====Idea=====

Promote concepts relating to “I&E” and “Design Thinking” on remote platforms, such as the “SMC GO” app, in order to expand awareness and interest to departments outside of business, design, and technology.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Survey students and professors in different departments to determine how “design thinking” and “I&E” could be relevant
*(Depending on final solution), construct curriculum and/or activities for interdisciplinary collaboration
*Schedule with Campus Events department
*Contact those in charge of the “SMC GO” app (with user feedback data)

===Zoe Torrealba Marin===

=====Idea=====

SMC student center for co-design that will serve as a subsidiary of the SMC center for media and design. The community space will encourage students to engage in student-led workshops, consultations from IxD student leaders on solving greater problems faced by SMC students, and co-designing with the community. Our mission will focus on a human-centered approach for designing for the interdisciplinary and diverse student community at SMC to co-design with current IxD cohorts.

=====Key Tactics=====

*Hire a director and staff for the center
*Hire student coordinators
*Designate a space inside CMD
*Create a mission statement
*Plan the academic semesters and workshop programming calendar
*Plan a grand opening day
*Design marketing resources about the center and its services
*Encourage creative/design thinking for SMC students

[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Santa Monica College]]
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Topic:Ycdstqggmwg9k8m5

2024-09-15T21:36:35Z

Agps29 (talk | contribs) commented on "Extreme by Design" (I completely agree with your point. It's so important to immerse ourselves in the experiences of others in order to break down our own bi...)

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2024-09-15T20:15:50Z

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School:Santa Monica College

2024-09-11T09:28:30Z

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==Overview==

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

Santa Monica College is limited in innovation and entrepreneurship resources. Among the few are speaker series events, where Santa Monica College hosts speaker events related to the arts, sciences, business, and entrepreneurship. They are free for all to attend and held remotely over zoom. Aside from this, SMC holds weekly workshops centered on various topics ranging from personal development and finance. Therefore, providing a basic foundation of I&E skills for students. If interested, students may pursue one of the following special programs on I&E, Introduction to business (BUS 901) and introduction to business mindset (BUS 902). The courses previously outlined are available to anyone for non-credit, which allows for non-students/students in gaining knowledge in pursuing their own I&E ventures. There is only Design Thinking for the Entrepreneur (BUS 60) and Principles of Entrepreneurship (BUS 63) available for credit that is offered by the business department at SMC. In addition, students are encouraged to join clubs in their respective interests. The clubs that are currently available that promote I&E are: Investment and Entrepreneurship Club, Rotaract Business Club, Women in Business, and WiStem.

Although Santa Monica College is a community college, they offer a one-of-a-kind Interaction Design Bachelor's program. The students in the program have the opportunity to take the experimental upper-division courses that are available especially for the program. A few courses that encourage I&E are: Design For Community Change (IxD 370), Project Management (IxD 410), Design For the Future (IxD 480), and Interaction Design Studio 3 (IxD 430). Some of these courses facilitate industry partnerships for students.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

There are micro efforts to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship from faculty to Santa Monica College students. Previously there was an unofficial makerspace but they have not been recreated presently.

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:'''

Santa Monica College does not currently have technology transfer functions available for students.

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:'''

Santa Monica College offers internships and mentorship programs with any industry partners interested in seeking students from the institution. Students have access to any internship resources available to them through the Career Services Center available in-person or online. With those resources students can get more hands-on experience in exploring possible I&E mindsets.

As mentioned earlier, the interaction design program at SMC works with industry partners in facilitating collaborative projects. Some previous partners are: Hulu, Activision, Bird, Red Bull, and IDEO. Students are encouraged to engage in the design process to think of innovative solutions, which they pitch to the industry partners for the possibility of furthering their exposure to entrepreneurship.

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''

Santa Monica College is proud to play an active part in our local community, and is committed to maintaining and building new public-private sector partnerships to address pressing economic development needs. By fostering increased collaboration between the private development sector, local and state governments and national and community-based not-for-profit organizations, Santa Monica College continually strives to expand its outreach to communities and clients that may be unfamiliar with the financial and technical assistance that is available to help local communities realize their vision and goals to secure the benefits of the new economy. SMC’s programs support sustainable economic development strategies that leverage investments from other public and private sources in order to ensure the long-term viability of local economic development efforts.

Offered at SMC are various programs including the Emeritus Program, that offers more than 120 free classes, ranging from art to literature to computer training and more, to older adults, and community education programs that offer short term, not-for-credit classes to community members who wish to explore personal interests or professional career enhancement courses.
SMC Community Initiatives are:
*Priority Enrollment for Residents & Local Graduates
*STEM Teacher Prep Program with UCLA
*Cradle to Career Initiative with SMMUSD
*Malibu Campus and Sheriff Substation with City of Malibu & L.A. County
*Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School with The Growing Place

'''Landscape Canvas'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1keV9IlqY6TVOHlGaRzv87LufXzyNcRo1c6YBDBAgoXA/edit#gid=0 Google Spreadsheet Link]


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Fellow:Alison Parrales

2024-08-26T08:06:14Z

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==Bio==
I'm an interaction design student passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Born and raised in Costa Rica, my multicultural background has allowed me to bridge creative perspectives from different cultures. I recently graduated with honors, earning an AS in Graphic Design with a focus on User Experience and an AA in Arts and Humanities. Currently, I'm fully immersed in earning my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My journey in design began seven years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Additionally, I’ve spent four years working for a small e-commerce business, and more recently, I've contributed to my school's Student Design Team, managing the official IxD site and supporting our program’s project manager. Through these experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in mobile and web design, package design, collaterals, digital illustration, video editing, motion graphics, and photography.

I’m proficient in the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and Dimensions. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, whether it's through a beautifully designed website or a compelling piece of digital art.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality, always aiming to push the boundaries of design.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2024:''' SMC transcript has been annotated with “Dean's Honor List”
'''2022:''' Graduated with Honors. Majored in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

===High School===
'''2016:''' Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.
Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.
'''2013-2016:''' Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|Santa Monica College}}

Fellow:Alison Parrales

2024-08-26T07:54:40Z

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==Bio==
I'm an interaction design student passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Born and raised in Costa Rica, my multicultural background has allowed me to bridge creative perspectives from different cultures. I recently graduated with honors, earning an AS in Graphic Design with a focus on User Experience and an AA in Arts and Humanities. Currently, I'm fully immersed in earning my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My journey in design began seven years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Additionally, I’ve spent four years working for a small e-commerce business, and more recently, I've contributed to my school's Student Design Team, managing the official IxD site and supporting our program’s project manager. Through these experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in mobile and web design, package design, collaterals, digital illustration, video editing, motion graphics, and photography.

I’m proficient in the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and Dimensions. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, whether it's through a beautifully designed website or a compelling piece of digital art.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality, always aiming to push the boundaries of design.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2024:''' SMC transcript has been annotated with “Dean's Honor List”
'''2022:''' Graduated with Honors. Majored in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

===High School===
'''2016:''' Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.
Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.
'''2013-2016:''' Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

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==Bio==
I'm an interaction design student passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Born and raised in Costa Rica, my multicultural background has allowed me to bridge creative perspectives from different cultures. I recently graduated with honors, earning an AS in Graphic Design with a focus on User Experience and an AA in Arts and Humanities. Currently, I'm fully immersed in earning my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My journey in design began seven years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where I honed my skills across diverse projects of different scopes. Additionally, I’ve spent four years working for a small e-commerce business, and more recently, I've contributed to my school's Student Design Team, managing the official IxD site and supporting our program’s project manager. Through these experiences, I've developed a comprehensive skill set in mobile and web design, package design, collaterals, digital illustration, video editing, motion graphics, and photography.

I’m proficient in the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and Dimensions. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, whether it's through a beautifully designed website or a compelling piece of digital art.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality, always aiming to push the boundaries of design.

==Achievements==
===College===
'''2024:''' SMC transcript has been annotated with “Dean's Honor List”
'''2022:''' Graduated with Honors. Majored in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

===High School===
'''2016:''' Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.
Received a High School Certificate of "Major in Music," plus several other Certificates of Achievement.
'''2013-2016:''' Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball

==Social media profiles==
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonparrales/ LinkedIn Profile]

[[Category:Santa Monica College (2024 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|Santa Monica College}}

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Agps29: Graduation headshot

== Summary ==
Graduation headshot