A collage of multiple illustrations I have worked on in the past. This collage in particular features anime-styled artworks ranging from both original character art to characters from traditional media. All of these illustrations followed processes such as sketching, line art, coloring, shading, and texturing. In addition, the lighting for each of these subjects was carefully considered before beginning the shading and highlighting process. These drawings were illustrated with both Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint.
During the design process of the Design Culture Now poster, abstract clocks made of tick marks were conceptualized and drawn in Adobe Illustrator and then added into the background to convey a sense of urgency to the audience. The clock designs in the background helped complement the typography by helping create a sense of closure and symmetry throughout the whole composition. By utilizing different colors, typefaces, and font sizes, a typographical hierarchy was achieved—allowing for the prioritization of distinct information throughout the poster. Furthermore, the addition of typographical alignment helped create a unique and cohesive design and enabled the audience to efficiently dissect the information provided.
Digifest is an annual event held for students to present their work to industry professionals at The University of Houston (UH). During the process of creating these stationery designs, I wanted to showcase and incorporate my illustrative background alongside my knowledge of graphical design. To help emphasize the friendly and optimistic atmosphere at Digifest, the character was illustrated in the foreground with her hand reaching out to give a sense of openness and the impression of an invitation. In the background, the strongest shape—triangles, were utilized to create a connected structure, which symbolized the unification of everyone’s efforts coming together to form new and promising bonds. Finally, UH's signature colors were incorporated to align with branding guidelines.
During my internship with Houston Public Media, I worked with the creative team to design a visually appealing and interactive impact report for 2022. Under HPM creative leadership, we designed a 32-page report incorporating assets such as images, statistics, and quotes taken from around the Houston area. In addition, we utilized Adobe Express to create an animated and interactive PDF document for the Houston Public Media website.