Anna Barnett

Anna is a 2020 graduate from Indiana University, where she studied public relations with concentrations in crisis communications and graphic design and also minored in Spanish. She’s originally from Westfield, IN.

Which part of this internship are you most excited about?

I am looking forward to both building a social media strategy for the agency and learning more about the web design industry and trends.

What is one social media hack every business should know?

The secret to any successful social media account is letting your followers take part in the content. Make the content as engaging and shareable as possible!

What are you looking forward to learning about design?

I am most excited to learn about the creative process behind designing interfaces that reflect the product’s brand image and bringing them to life.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time, I love to do anything creative and fun from painting to making music to making videos with friends. I also cannot seem to stop moving, so I spend a lot of time running, biking, playing sports with friends.

Sara Hamidi

Sara is currently a freshman at the University of Washington, Seattle, where she’s hoping to major in informatics and minor in writing. She’s originally from the Bay Area.

Which part of this internship are you most excited about?

I am most excited about writing articles on topics that I am truly interested in and getting connected with UX professionals.

What blogs/newsletters do you subscribe to?

A few blogs/newsletters that I regularly read include HerCampus, the UW Daily, UX Planet, and a lot of articles on Medium.

What are your favorite topics to write about?

So far, the article I wrote on Tik Tok’s UX has been my favorite to write.

What are you looking forward to learning about design?

I am looking forward to learning about how I can make a strong portfolio and how I can develop my skills throughout my time at college.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time, I like to go on runs and spend time with my friends. I am always listening to music or trying to find a new Netflix show to watch.

Shelby Anderson

Shelby is a student at Indiana University, where she is studying public relations, with a minor in political science. She’s originally from Columbus, OH.

Which part of this internship are you most excited about?

I’m most excited to be writing in a blog-style, which I’ve never had the opportunity to do before. All of the writing I’ve previously done has been in a news reporting format and so far I’ve been really enjoying the more relaxed guidelines of blog writing!

What are your favorite topics to write about?

My favorite topics to write about are topics related to the brand’s image. Whether that be how they use their social media or set up their website, I find it really interesting because the focus is on the consumers or site users.

What are you looking forward to learning about design?

I’m looking forward to learning more about the UX field and how designers can make specific decisions about their sites to make them better for their target audience.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I like to exercise, my favorite ways to stay active are running, yoga and Pilates. I also love to read!