My studies
1. semester
My first semester at KISK was full of expectations. In the end, it had everything I was expecting, and I learned a lot of new things. I am glad I decided to start university again.
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2. semester
This semester mixed hard theory with practical design basics. I did a helpful accessibility audit for a library and ran user research with senior citizens.
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3. semester
Some classes felt very abstract and philosophical, but I still learned a lot of practical skills. I overcame my fear of public speaking, practiced coding logic, and helped a non-profit create an easy-to-read cybersecurity manual.
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4. semester
A super busy semester where I redesigned a website and created a physical board game from scratch.
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5. semester
My last semester was all about writing my master's thesis. Testing real users to see how manipulative "dark patterns" hurt them was an eye-opening experience.
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What KISK gave me?
A look back at how I managed to survive a job and a master's degree at the same time. It's a bit of a reality check on the tough moments, the abstract classes, and how the whole ride made me a better designer.
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