Guilia Tacchi ‘22
Art, Media, and Technology (BFA)
Where are you from, and where did you grow up?
I am from Italy, and I grew up mainly there.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Italian, English, and Spanish fluently. I also speak Chinese and French.
Do you feel at home in Paris?
Yes, I do. Paris has very quickly become my home. And Parsons Paris has much to do with it. It is always a warm and safe place to go to when I feel sad.
How does Paris inspire you in your work?
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I very often find myself walking around; it helps me relax. When I walk. I observe everything that is going on around me. The people, nature, the colors, and the architecture are always a source of inspiration.
What is your favorite class?
My favorite class so far has been Design of Communication, because the whole course is dedicated to graphic design, which is what I am most interested in. I also loved the typography project we did in Core Studio and Lab 2 with Aurelian and Sophie. I have learned so much from them!
Do you have a student job on campus?
Yes. I am working with Virginie in the Career Services department and Lisa in the Communications department, helping them with graphics (from books to posters to Instagram stories) as well as blog articles. It is very fun work. Virginie and Lisa are so nice; it is truly a pleasure to work with them.
Do you have any hobbies?
In my free time, I love to keep creating. I design books, logos, posters; I redesign existing graphics. I also love music very much, and I am learning to play the piano. Sometimes I even try to compose, but I’m not very good at it, to be honest. I love writing as well. I think writing and graphic design are two complementary ways for me to express what I have inside.
What advice would you give incoming students?
Be passionate. If you do something you love and you’re passionate about, you will always have fun. Be curious; try to learn as much as you can from this experience. Learn from other students (they are so talented; they have so much to teach you), learn from the professors, from the readings, the assignments, and from everything you will experience. And most important, have fun!<