The Cooooop

Location, location, location. The environment you design in makes a difference in the work and culture, and it is important to get a range of experiences to find out what is right for you. Hear a 5th year reflect back on her journey and love for San Francisco and a 3rd year share her excitement for her next adventure at the same company. 

The toy industry gets a bad reputation for certain things like sustainability, but there are so many other facets that don't get discussed like the emotional aspects of it. Learn what it is like to work at a toy design company from a seasoned 5th year and a 3rd year designer and how they discovered their love for toys. 

The go go go co-op lifestyle can be mentally and physically taxing especially for 5 straight years. While the professional world values self care, the stigma that “sleep isn’t due tomorrow” within DAAP deters people from seeking out help. Listen to two DAAPers who are striving to strike the balance between working hard and taking care of themselves.

Being a DAAP student is a full-time occupation. However, Julia and Audrey have figured out how to be involved with organizations they care about both within DAAP and UC at large. This week learn about the benefits of getting involved and how to manage it all.

Back from co-op and the job search begins once again. How do you show your why through your portfolio to attract the right companies with similar values? Everyone has a different strategy, and Maggie shares hers with us along with tips and tricks on how to be memorable. 

Co-ops are an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, but does it mean anything if we do not reflect on those experiences? How can we maximize our co-ops and talk about it with our peers. 

Welcome to The Cooooop! Our mission is to spark conversations among design students about the world we are immersed in and the unique lifestyle we live. Our goal is to be diverse, inclusive, raw, and honest through our converstations with students. We are merely here to get people to open up and share their experiences with each other.