What happens after CIID? For many of our graduates, it’s the beginning of something remarkable. Alumni of the Interaction Design Programme (IDP) have gone on to shape the future — as designers, entrepreneurs, technologists, educators, and leaders - in some of the world’s most innovative companies and studios.
Real People. Real Journeys.
Discover how our alumni have transformed their thinking, expanded their skills, and unlocked new opportunities through their time with at CIID.
Whether you’re considering applying to the Interaction Design Programme, or simply curious about what comes next, these stories offer honest, diverse, and personal insights into what’s possible after CIID.
From launching start-ups and designing for social impact to working with global organisations such as Google, IDEO, and LEGO - our alumni span continents and industries. What unites them is a shared belief in using design as a force for positive change.
You’ll hear about: How CIID’s hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum shaped their approach to design. The unique, project-based environment where creativity and technology meet.
The wide range of career paths that have taken our graduates around the world.
The lifelong friendships, networks, and collaborations that began at CIID.
"There are only a handful of experiences in life that fundamentally alter your worldview, and CIID was one of them. I entered as a wide-eyed design rookie and left with new, diverse skills that helped me deconstruct and tackle any challenge that came my way. CIID gave me creative confidence that extended well beyond its walls, showing me how my authentic self can imagine and shape the world around me. It unlocked the entrepreneur in me, and I can’t imagine navigating life without the learnings and growth I had at CIID"
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Since graduating in 2009, Adam has returned to CIID as a visiting faculty member multiple times - generously sharing his insight and experience with students. Now working as an independent UX researcher and designer, Adam brings a considered perspective to the role that design can — and should — play in shaping better systems. In this interview, he reflects on the responsibility designers and technology teams have in rebuilding public trust, particularly through the improvement of government service delivery. At a time when confidence in institutions is increasingly fragile, Adam reminds us that design isn’t just about usability — it’s about creating systems that work more effectively for everyone. One of his key takeaways from CIID was the ability to collaborate across disciplines and cultures — a skill that continues to inform his work today.
