UI Design
Graphic Design

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic Design, which provided me with a strong foundation in visual communication, design principles, and creative problem-solving. With over two years of professional experience in the design field, I have developed a versatile skill set that spans both traditional and digital media.I have proactively taught myself web development languages including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This self-driven learning has allowed me to integrate technical proficiency with my design work, enabling me to create functional, user-friendly websites and digital experiences.For UI and web design projects, I use Figma for creating high-fidelity mockups, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. I enjoy experimenting with design systems, typography, and color theory to ensure that each project is visually compelling and intuitive. Additionally, I am always learning new tools and technologies to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.When I’m not designing or coding, I enjoy hiking and spending quality time with my cat, which helps me stay balanced and inspired. I believe that creativity flourishes when you make time for personal growth and relaxation outside of work.I am currently looking for a full time graphic design position. I’m excited to collaborate on new ventures where I can apply my design expertise and coding skills to create seamless user experiences.

The Healing Touch

UI Design, Logo Design

Drawing inspiration from a novel, I designed a website for the fictional business The Healing Touch. A New Age shop offering a range of products, from candles and spices to unique dragon sculptures by local artists. In addition to its curated retail selection, the shop provides personalized consultations for customers seeking bespoke potions and remedies. This project showcases my ability to build a fully functional website from the ground up, tailored to the needs of a new business.

Branding

My first step was to create a mood board with an 'elegant yet dark' theme in mind. After testing various options, I settled on a color palette of deep plum accented with gold. Initially, I considered incorporating green, but found the contrast stronger and more fitting without it.Next, I designed a logo with simplicity in mind, ensuring it would be easy to reproduce and highly recognizable. I wanted the design to convey both healing and magic, so I chose a hand symbol to represent healing and stars to evoke a sense of the mystical. Although many early concepts included an eye, I decided against it in the final design to avoid any associations with a fortune-teller shop. I also incorporated plants to symbolize growth and to tie in with the natural ingredients the shop offers.

Desktop Wireframes

Given the broad age demographic of New Age customers, I opted for a traditional layout to ensure simplicity and ease of navigation. One challenge I faced during the design process was the lack of direct feedback regarding how the business operated—specifically, whether they sold products online or only in-store. To resolve this, I decided that items like the dragon sculptures would be available for purchase online, while the primary focus of the shop—consultations and tailored remedies—would be highlighted as an in-person service.

Desktop Mockups

I made several layout adjustments after reviewing the design. First, I reduced the size of the product images to create more viewing space and minimize scrolling. Next, I streamlined the filter button to achieve a sleeker, more modern look. Lastly, I simplified the footer by removing redundant menu options that were unnecessary for a smaller website.

Mobile Mockups

The mobile design follows a similar layout to the desktop version, with a greater emphasis on verticality. Navigation buttons transform into a hidden menu for a cleaner interface, the footer is simplified, and the product grid is adjusted for smaller screens. To maximize visibility, the product descriptions for the shop items and dragon sculptures were removed, allowing users to see more items at once.

Ramen Gyoza & Love

UI Design

This project was created with the intention of designing a website for an established company that was undergoing a complete rebranding and renovation of its physical store. The website needed to not only showcase the company’s offerings but also provide a seamless user experience that matched the company’s updated identity, enhancing its digital presence while supporting its physical transformation.

Concept

I selected these images to represent a hypothetical restaurant company, using them as visual references. The process of sourcing these images is similar to gathering brand assets from a client; it helps me understand the mood and style of the brand. By working with these visuals, I can ensure the design captures the same atmosphere and experience a customer would have when visiting the restaurant.

Branding & Wireframes

The logo and company name were inspired by the references I gathered earlier. I added a square to the logo to give it a modern, clean look while ensuring it stood out on the website.Drawing inspiration from a neon sign, I chose red as the accent color. This not only contrasts nicely with the neutral tones but also serves to stimulate appetite, creating a dynamic visual appeal. Initially, I considered a brushstroke font for the logo but ultimately decided against it, as it felt overused and didn’t align with the modern aesthetic I was aiming for.The layout of the homepage was designed with the goal of engaging customers right away. The hero section is dedicated to showcasing any specials or key offerings from the restaurant. This is followed by a photo gallery featuring popular dishes to entice visitors, and finally, the shop’s information is placed for easy access to ordering and directions, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Desktop Mockups

The homepage's final design underwent some changes from the initial wireframe, although the overall layout remained consistent. I reimagined the design with a modern, sleek aesthetic that better reflects the restaurant's updated branding and new look. The goal was to create an inviting, visually appealing homepage that instantly communicates the restaurant’s personality and enhances the user experience.To make the site more user-friendly, I incorporated a sticky 'Order Online Now' button that remains visible as users scroll through the site, ensuring easy access to ordering at any point during their visit. I also included a customer review section to highlight the restaurant’s popularity and build trust with potential diners.In addition to demonstrating my ability to design a well-organized layout, creating the menu page also gave me deeper insight into the company’s offerings and helped refine the overall user experience.

Weather App

Mobile App Design

While exploring mobile app design, I decided to take on the challenge of creating a weather app. The reason I chose this type of app is because weather is something that affects everyone on a daily basis, making it universally relevant. Most people rely on weather apps regularly to plan their day, whether it’s for commuting, outdoor activities, or simply deciding what to wear. I wanted to design an app that would not only meet this everyday need but also provide an intuitive, visually appealing experience.With this in mind, I focused on creating a clean and user-friendly interface that prioritized ease of use. I also wanted to ensure the app conveyed the necessary weather information in a way that felt engaging and easy to interpret at a glance. The challenge was balancing functionality with aesthetics, so users could get quick, accurate updates without feeling overwhelmed by too much information. By focusing on an app that’s widely used, I was able to hone my skills in mobile design while also thinking about how to improve a tool that is deeply integrated into people’s daily routines.

Brainstorming & Concept

I began by exploring the idea of using distinct color palettes for different times of day and weather conditions. I chose palettes for morning, daytime, evening, night, rain, and snow, each designed to evoke the appropriate mood and atmosphere. To visually communicate these concepts, I incorporated background images that best represented the intended effects and ambiance.For navigation, I opted for a bottom menu instead of a hidden top menu. This decision was driven by the goal of providing users with easier, more intuitive access to key features, especially when using the app on mobile devices. The bottom menu allows for a more streamlined and accessible user experience, ensuring essential functions are always within reach.

Mobile Mockups

To give the app a modern and trendy feel, I used rounded corners and glass-like effects for the cards, which adds a sleek, contemporary touch. For the weather icons, I chose simple, flat designs to avoid clashing with the background images. This minimalist approach ensures the icons are easily recognizable and visually cohesive with the rounded corners and overall clean design.One aspect I hadn’t initially considered was how the notification area would interact with the app’s layout. I had to decide whether to hide it, leave it visible but separate from the design, or integrate it seamlessly into the app’s interface. Ultimately, I chose to incorporate the phone’s notifications by adding extra margins at the top of my design, ensuring the notifications wouldn’t interfere with the content while still maintaining a polished and cohesive look.

Prototype

This prototype demonstrates several key mechanics: how to switch between locations and how the background dynamically updates to reflect each city's specific weather and time of day. The background is linked to the city, providing real-time visual changes. It also illustrates how users can toggle between a 6-hour and a 5-day forecast view. Additionally, it shows the interaction when clicking on a specific forecast.The prototype was created using Figma and video editing tools. While the glass effect on the cards is intended to remain visible during animations, Figma's limitations prevent it from displaying correctly in the prototype. However, the prototype effectively conveys the core mechanics and animations, providing developers with a clear understanding of the intended user experience.

Indiana University of
Pennsylvania

In-House Client Work, Print Designs

For 2 years as an in-house designer at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, I designed and produced over 40 official university communication pieces, including print publications, multimedia advertising, and digital graphics for the web.

Undergraduate Catalog

As the assigned designer for the 2019-2020 undergraduate catalog, my client requested a simpler design compared to the previous years' collage designs. To achieve this, I incorporated the Oak Grove's tree rings as a representation of the main hangout on campus. Additionally, the lines added movement to the piece and symbolized each student's unique path.

Postcards

I created and redesigned a variety of postcards for different purposes, ranging from recruitment materials aimed at prospective students to fundraising appeals for alumni donations. For prospective student postcards, I focused on visually engaging designs that highlighted the university’s unique programs, campus life, and academic opportunities. For alumni donation postcards, I worked on crafting compelling, visually impactful messages that encouraged giving, while maintaining the university's brand identity. Each piece was tailored to its specific audience, ensuring that the messaging was clear, persuasive, and aligned with the institution’s goals.

Other

I had the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects, including advertisements and magazine-related designs. One notable project was the Earn Your Master’s Degree Faster advertisement, which appeared in the IUP's magazine. For this piece, I focused on creating a visually striking ad that effectively communicated the program's unique value proposition, utilizing bold typography and a clean layout to grab the reader's attention.Another key project I worked on was the You Are In pamphlet, which was included in the acceptance packages sent to incoming students. The goal of this piece was to welcome new students and provide them with essential information in an engaging, easy-to-read format.

Elven guardians

Illustration, Typography

As I sought to blend business with leisure, I found myself inspired to craft a fantasy book cover of my own. By utilizing vibrant and contrasting colors, along with rim lighting, the character is brought to life and appears to jump off the page. My goal is to captivate the buyer with the cover, making it stand out amongst the sea of other books on the shelves. Aiming to captivate potential readers by focusing on the illustration, I kept the layout simple. When printed, the title would be embossed with a white gold foil.

Creps United Publishing

Advertising, Client Work, Vector Illustrations

Creps United Publishing is affiliated with many grocery stores around east coast. I managed weekly projects as the head designer for 3 established clients while regularly working a variety of ad hoc projects.

Community Supermarket

As lead designer for this particular client, I had the privilege of re-branding their advertisement with consistent vector art. My approach involved creating clean and colorful themed ads, along with themed headlines that complemented the overall aesthetic. I was able to ensure that the client's brand identity remained intact and recognizable across their weekly advertisements.

Kuhn's

For Kuhn's, I strictly used photographs for their ads because it matched the more serious tone they were going for. Multiple times I would have to recreate headline that the client found but had no files or sources, becoming adept with Adobe Illustrator as a result.

Additional Designs

Additionally from my regular projects, I would be given different projects to work on a daily basis. Most of them were still within the grocery market area. Food Depot shows my more fun and creative side, while the Shop'n Save bakery guide shows a clean and professional look.