Larisa wins.
One of our own, Larisa Brandt, won a scholarship from The IA Institute to attend the Interactive Session of SXSW!
Here’s a tasty morsel from her essay:
I have never had the opportunity to attend SXSW but I suspect that it is rooted in the quirky, creative art world so many of us came from. The fact that Austin is its birthplace says that we will have the opportunity to connect with creative, innovative people – and I believe that is one of our practice’s most valuable attributes.
I have always tried to be active in defining and furthering the practice. I participate and volunteer where I can, but just attending is still giving back to the community.
It’s magically inspiring to find yourself surrounded by passionate people who do what you do! I believe it is vitally important to be eye to eye with our peers on a regular basis.
Ah, so that’s why I like Larisa so much—she’s passionate about her work, she constantly seeks knowledge, and she has respect for her peers.
I would love to tell you that she’s been doing victory laps around the office all day yelling “Woot! Woot!” but I’d be lying. She’s humbler than that. Congratulations, Larisa!
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