Angela Budden

Angela Budden

Project Officer - Regional Campuses

Angela will attend the Circles conference in Texas, visit the Savannah College of Art and Design to investigate the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies in educational institutions for the purpose of improving student experience and student success.

“Along with getting some valuable new insights into the graphic design industry, this experience has challenged me to step out of my comfort zone by networking with industry peers, growing my researching skills, and learning new administrative skills.”

Angela’s interest in the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies to improve student communication and experience meant America was her destination of choice. She visited Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.

“SCAD creatively uses augmented reality technology to blend digital and printed information in their student prospectus and have seen an increase in student admissions since. I wanted to explore how we might apply this in our new student guide The Essentials,” Angela said.

Angela also reached out to NYU and Columbia University to learn how visual communication has contributed to their delivery of an exceptional orientation experience. A visit to CUNY’s Lehman College gave her the opportunity to meet an industry peer and share experiences in designing for a student audience. Attending Circles, a graphic design conference in Dallas, Texas, provided insights into industry developments and trends, and was a great source of inspiration.

“My trip abroad was an incredible and eye-opening experience and I definitely encourage other staff to apply for the scholarship. It has been very fulfilling to pursue a topic of interest and to see examples from other universities,” Angela commented.