FIDM Magazine

Interior Design Alumna Designs Stunning Italian Kitchens and Baths

Interior Design alumna Nao Sudo, who also received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from FIDM in 2008, has an exciting career as an interior designer with Desart Imports in Los Angeles. Known for distinctive and innovative Italian designed kitchens and baths, Desart offers designs that are modular, functional, and simply beautiful. "Each day is very different so sometimes I go to job sites, have meetings at the showroom, make estimates, take care of general admin stuff, and of course design too," says Nao, who grew up in Tokyo and has been with Desart Imports for three and a half years. "I love going to a client's house to see the finished product."

Visual Communications Alumna Lands A Dream Job

FIDM Visual Communications Alumna Chelsea Leifken just graduated and in the coming week she'll begin the Bachelor's Program. A few weeks ago, FIDM's Career Center referred Chelsea to One Stop Internet, and with portfolio in hand, she got a job as a stylist for websites such as Lululemon, 7 For All Mankind, True Religion (shown above), and Betsey Johnson! "I wake up every morning excited to go to work," says Chelsea. "How many people can say that?"

Even though she has her dream job, Chelsea wanted to continue with the Bachelor's degree to make herself even more marketable in her field. "I believe education is the greatest investment one can make," she adds. "I want to be equipped with the knowledge of business, management tools, and the leadership skills necessary for success."

FIDM Bachelor of Science Grad Enters Ph.D. Program

FIDM Graduate Celine Yalenkatian, who received her AA degree in Visual Communications in June, 2004 and completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at FIDM in Fall 2007, has successfully completed her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and has been accepted into the Ph.D. program at Alliant University. --Kim

Four Year Degree in Business Management

For FIDM Grad Heidi Westgaard, continuing her education in FIDM’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Management was the only choice. “I looked at other universities and FIDM is so career-focused; there’s definitely more of a one-on-one environment compared to a larger university.” Read the rest of our interview with Heidi here. --Kim