Introducing the Nominees for the 2017 Gymnasium Excellence in Learning Award: Ania Kierczynska

Ania Kierczynska is one of four nominees selected for our Gymnasium Excellence in Learning Award. This award is sponsored by Aquent and Vitamin T and serves to spotlight a Europe-based individual who has demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative for learning in 2016. With a prize of a trophy as well as the coveted Standards Collection of ebooks from our friends at A Book Apart, the award both recognizes the hard work of the honoree and equips them with the tools necessary to assist them in continuing their efforts. Though Laure Navarro was ultimately named the winner, read on to learn why Anna and her work caught our attention.

Ania, an Agile Project Manager who works closely with content editors, designers, and developers, initially took our User Experience (UX) Fundamentals, Writing For Web & Mobile, and Coding For Designers courses to learn the basics of content creation, CSS, HTML, and web design. The UX Fundamentals course in particular, which was created for both designers aiming to learn how to apply user-centric design principles to their work and non-designers who work directly with design teams or on design projects, helped her to “become more efficient at work―not only in managing projects, but in understanding my colleagues who work in other areas and being able to support them if needed.” The classes also helped her to understand the importance of audience research, UX best practices, and consumer insight.

Thanks to Milo Goodman for his contribution to this story.

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