From Parsons to VR & AI: Building a Career in Creative Technology
About the Event:
Sunday, September 21
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PKT
Live on Google Meet (link will be shared after RSVP)
Meet the Guest:
Fatima Ashraf is an experienced designer and researcher working at the intersection of immersive technology, human connection, and data-driven storytelling. She has served as a UI/UX designer at The New School, worked as a UX and data visualization specialist at Airnsquare Inc., and is the founder of Couwed, a creative technology company focused on AI, VR, and design innovation.
Her projects span virtual reality, interactive installations, and AI-driven experiences, with showcases at international festivals and conventions. Fatima holds a Master’s in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design.
Who is this for?
Students and professionals interested in UX/UI, immersive tech, and design innovation
Creatives exploring VR, AR, AI, and data-driven storytelling
Early-career designers aiming to break into international design schools
Anyone curious about how technology and human connection intersect in design
About the Host:
Zainab Kamran is the Growth Lead at Dreambridge.ai and an incoming student at Georgetown University. She recently completed a private equity internship at Lionchase North America. She’s a national champion in both gymnastics and martial arts and was selected as the only Pakistani female in her category at the Asian Games 2018.
About DreamBridge.ai:
DreamBridge.ai is an AI-powered platform that supports international students on their U.S. graduate school journey. From university matching and application prep to visa guidance and funding resources, we provide the tools, mentorship, and community (through our AI platform and Skool network) to help students succeed abroad.