Designing the Future: Bri Castillo’s ’25 Internship at Q2 

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Group photo of inters at the Q2 office

Bri Castillo ’25 is interning at Q2, a digital banking software company based in Austin.

Department of Design senior Bri Castillo has recently joined the Q2 team in Austin as their user interface designer. Q2 is a digital banking platform serving financial institutions.  

In her role, Castillo will be responsible for researching, drafting, iterating and designing assets for use in both the Q2 software and by financial institutions utilizing the platform. She is an integral part of the UUX Next Initiative, a program established to enhance the user experience, tailored specifically for the diverse array of clients currently utilizing Q2 services. 

Castillo discovered this unique internship on LinkedIn in November while searching for potential summer opportunities.

Bri Castillo in a white and black sweater

Bri Castillo ’25

In mid-December, she was contacted by a recruiter for a phone interview. Following that, she went through two more rounds of Zoom interviews, where she met managers and team members of the user experience team at Q2. She officially accepted her offer at the beginning of January. 

 “As a graphic design student, it’s easy to only think about design projects without having any real-world application,” explained Castillo. “Having the opportunity to work on a summer-long project will give me the experience of designing something that will be developed and engineered into their software. This will allow me to meet with UI and UX designers to find the best outcomes for my project and collaborate with developers to understand limitations and apply my design in an application used by millions.” 

Q&A with Castillo 

What made you want to pursue your area of study?
I grew up very traditionally creative — always drawing, painting and participating in all the art classes and competitions I could find. When I entered high school, I decided to focus on graphic design and illustration. I’m immensely grateful that my high school offered specialized programs alongside traditional studies, as this is where my passion truly flourished. After graduating, I knew that graphic design would be my career.  

Bri with other Q2 interns at a soccer game

Castillo with fellow Q2 interns at a soccer game.

How have your studies and time at TCU prepared you for this role?
I am thankful for my studies and time at TCU, which have instilled in me the work ethic and rigor needed for a real-world position. My studies have also sharpened my visual acuity in design, equipping me with the knowledge to confidently create diverse designs. I would also like to thank my parents for everything they have done to support me. Their unwavering support has allowed me to excel in my passion and I am extremely grateful for them. 

What are your career goals?
In the future, I’d love to continue in my field of interest, UI/UX design. It has allowed me to expand my creative, analytical and technical skills. It’s a great feeling to know that you are a part of making someone’s experience better through design.