Alumni
our PRIDE & JOY
We are living through a fundamental workforce transformation during which digital technology has begun to alter the skills companies are looking for. Our mission is to initiate a transformative journey for creatives worldwide so they can design a better future for all of us in the digital age.
A&DD alumni are working actively at a the highest level in today’s economy. We feel privileged and proud to have contribute to their journey of growth as the new creatives.
Alumni Showcase
Margaux Le Pierres, Class of 2013
Design Director, Fictive Kin
“There is nothing more compelling, challenging and expansive than defining and working through solving a creative challenge. And as a result, seeing that you’ve made something intangible, tangible.”
Doh Lee, Class of 2017
Art Director, Lightning Orchard
“My job allows me to stay foolish and still make money. And if you’re lucky, you get to work next to those fools. I LOVE IT.”
Michelle Flacks, Class of 2015
Senior UX Designer, Thinx Inc.
“My passion is to help brands grow and innovate to exceed their fullest potential. I’ve heard it said, ‘The last best experience anyone has anywhere becomes the minimum expectation for the experience they want everywhere.’ which is a sentiment I really believe to be true. Creating beautiful things is fun, but to create an experience that will influence behavior and initiate change is what drives me.”
Hayley Glassman, Class of 2017
Copy Supervisor, Klick
“Copywriter since 2013, Iron Man fanatic since 2011, and lover of Reese’s Cups since birth. I’ve always been fascinated with the power words have on us and how we can harness that power to connect with people, even through a screen.”
Essie Zar, Class of 2015
Brand Manager, Wikimedia
“Right now I am the brand manager at Wikimedia which is the parent organization of Wikipedia. This is a role that encourages me to flex every creative and strategic muscle I have built up over my lifetime. It’s magical. More people than ever believe that brands are going to change the world. I would never forget this.”
Melissa DeOliveira, Class of 2018
Art Director, Laundry Service
“I love being able to collaborate with, and learn from, people who inspire me. It’s very rewarding to see the product of my everyday work out in the real world. My career gives me the power to impact the culture in a positive way.”
Kimberly Acer, Class of 2015
Art Director, A+E Networks.
“One of the best things about being an art director / designer is getting to see the work that I created being put out into the world. All the hard work and sleepless nights are worth it when you get to take a step back and say, I made that.”
Estie Wassner, Class of 2018
Planner, Grey Group
“Strategy is the “ah-ha” moment that sets creative brains on fire and manages to satisfy all the client goals. It is the glue that keeps the puzzle together. I find it incredibly rewarding to help craft stories that build better brands but also allow some of the strongest (and zaniest!) creative to fly.“
Lia Sfiligoj, Class of 2016
Senior Designer, Droga5
“I’m surrounded by a passionate and supportive community of like-minded people. I’ve been able to both learn from and teach my peers. There is also variety in my work, one day I can be a product designer and the next day a motion designer.”
Theo DarchivilleE, Class of 2014
Product Designer, Discovery
“I love being around people who are better/smarter than me, and way better designers than I am. I humbly accept every lesson I learn from them because it polishes me to be an outstanding creative, no matter what!”
Ashley Centrella, Class of 2015
Deutsch, Senior Art Director
“I enjoy being an art director so much because it is the perfect combination of conceptual thinking, business acumen, and of course, design. It allows me to use my talent and my intelligence to solve problems, tell interesting stories, and also help others. I love the profession, the people that I work with, and the overall hustle and bustle of the industry.”