DCC Newsletter SP25 by Design Consulting at Cornell

Contributors

Design Consulting at Cornell Issued 3/7/2025

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Dear DCC Alumni,

I’m thrilled to welcome you to DCC’s first-ever alumni newsletter! My name is Jade Nguyen, and I’m honored to serve as this year’s President—following in the footsteps of the incredible leaders who built DCC from the ground up. Joining DCC completely changed my life—it helped me find my career path and connect with people (many of you included!) who continue to inspire me every day.

The spirit of curiosity, creativity, and community that shaped DCC from the beginning is what makes this organization so special, and what continues to propel our growth

As part of our mission to stay connected with those who shaped DCC, we’re launching this biannual newsletter to share exciting updates, milestones, and new initiatives. We’ve also included a little crossword puzzle to spark some nostalgia along the way.

Thank you for being such an integral part of DCC’s story—our community wouldn’t be what it is today without your dedication. I’m so proud to carry on this legacy, and I hope this newsletter brings back some fond memories.

EBOARD MEMBERS

Klook

CLIENT OVERVIEW

Bloomberg

PMs: Valerie and Lazim

This UX research-driven project aimed at enhancing efficiency for financial professionals, leveraging GenAI-powered voice input and text-to-speech capabilities.

AlgoLink

PMs: Erica and Chloe

Serving both consumers and enterprises, this project focused on personalizing job application for candidates while streamlining the evaluation process for employers.

Arctas

PMs: Brandon and Lucy

The team redefined how businesses find contracts tailored to their scope and unified the branding system to reflect this transformation.

Epic Hire

PMs: Sam and Joy

This team designed an AR/VR 3D Interface for Apple Vision Pro, focusing on providing actionable metrics, detailed feedback, and tailored interview prep.

Shmood

PMs: Jade and David

To simplify the workflow between designers and clients, this team designed an onboarding experience and centralized hub for feedback and project resources.

RECRUITMENT

2024 RECAP

Wealsosuccessfullyhosted oursecondannualDesign Fest,bringingtogetherover 175 attendees to foster connectionsamong designersacrosscampus.

DESIGN FEST

FA24

Thispastsemester,wewelcomedadiverse class of14 newmembers!This included freshmen,sophomores,andjuniorswith majorsininformationscience,computer science,economics,math,DEA,cognitive science,landscapearchitecture,finearts,and ourhumandevelopment.12ofthemcompleted culminatingNewMemberEducation intheNew MemberFinalShowcase.

NEW MEMBERS

DCC Throwbacks

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2. Theme of photoshoot SP24

4. DCC Birthday month

6. Current number of members (multiple of ten)

10. What was made at the first DCC social

11. First ever Career Trek consulting company visited

Giving Day

https://givingday.cornell.edu/campaigns/ design-consulting-at-cornell

DCC is excited to be participating in Giving Day on March 13th, 2025 to continue growing our organization! Your contributions would mean a lot to DCC, helping us take our community and professional development to the next level. We would really appreciate your support as DCC alumni to help DCC grow to it’s fullest potential.

Mentorship Structure

This semester, we’ve launched a mentorship program designed to support professional growth through biweekly mini-workshops led by upperclassmen mentors. These sessions cover key topics such as career development, recruitment strategies, and core design principles, helping members grow specific skills catered to their interests. So far, we’ve hosted workshops like Design Casing 101 and Breaking into Product Management, equipping members with valuable industry insights.