Renee Kim

I can honestly say that this fellowship was a turning point for me in my life and design career. I not only learned more about my own perspective on the power of design, but I found a newfound understanding of what makes me tick as a person which in turn affects me as a designer. I realized that I have the opportunity to be a voice for the issues that are important to me, but I get to exercise that voice in a way that goes beyond mere speaking. Design is now an extension of me that I get to use as a powerful tool to change society. This is something that can’t ever be replaced and I’m more than grateful for this opportunity and how much it has shown me.