Charlotte Lin
China
CAREER Enrolled in April 2017; Completed master’s degree in September 2019
After three years working as an art & culture program officer, I wanted to equip myself with design thinking and digital skills to be future-ready. With a background in social science, I have always been interested in the intersection of art and technology, creativity and strategy, so when I discovered GID program, I knew that it was exactly what I was looking for. During my 2.5 years at KMD, I had the most amazing experience studying in London and New York, exploring my creative journey with some of the most talented designers around the world, as well as being a member of Prof. Inakage’s PLAY Project where we were encouraged to actualize our most whimsical daydreams.
I’m currently based in Tokyo working as a future designer at a consulting firm. Facing complex problems and frustrating business professionals every day, I realize my experience at KMD has prepared me for the challenges with three important principles: learn from hands-on experiments, engage others through storytelling and playfulness, and lead with future-oriented global perspectives.
(This article was written in March 2023.)