Celebrating our differences.
Dani Aguilera
Hi everyone! I’m a designer born in Mexico City and raised in the US. I love traveling and experiencing new places, cultures and traditions. I come from a family predominantly made up of creatives and designers, and in our home, even the presentation of food was an integral part of our daily lives. These experiences have led me to appreciate design and are why I’ve felt the need to create something new every day.
Ivan Alvarado
Howdy, Ivan here. I consider myself equal parts branding enthusiast, aspiring art director, and total music nerd (seriously, I’ll talk about it incessantly). If I’m not developing an entire identity system, you can find me creating a flyer for a local band or DJ. Inspired by Postmodern type, the films of Andrei Tarkovsky, and West Texas (born and raised), I work to create systems that are practical as much as they are experimental. Zoom coffee date anyone?
Mario Arizmendi
Howdy do! I’m Mario Arizmendi. I thrive off thrifting vintage knick knacks and gizmos along with collecting retro video games. When I’m not watching artisanal cheese videos, I’m hard at work creating something cool. I believe that design can impact our world for the better, be that through sustainable packaging or human centered design, we must all do our part. If you need a job done, I’m your man. Just need someone friendly to talk to, I’m your man. Don’t be shy, reach out!
Seth Austin
Hi, I’m Seth, a self-motivated, flexible, and dedicated designer. I am a problem-solver and utilize my insatiable curiosity to solve design problems and create meaningful systems. A firm believer in keeping things simple, I’m constantly challenging myself to explore clever but straightforward solutions.
Jazmine Beatty
Hey, Jazmine here. As a person who loves spending time with family and volunteering with youth, connection to others is really important to me. I see design as a way to create the connectivity our society so desperately needs in this digital era. If you’d like to know more about how I apply these issues to my design work, please check out my website!
Nanette Bernella
Hi, I’m Nanette, a designer seeking internship opportunities to work in a team-based environment and expand my design skills. I strive to create strong branding and publication designs that incorporate sustainability, recyclability, and reusability. I’m flexible, reliable, a great listener, and organized person with hidden talents such as fine art, acting, and directing, that can shine through.
McKEnna Caldwell
Hello! I love traveling, thrifting, and watching many different kinds of films, and find a great deal of design inspiration from these pursuits. I work well with teams, enjoy bouncing ideas around to come up with the best possible solution, and always strive to create a fun and healthy environment for everyone around me!
Lynz Candace
Hey, hi, hello! I’m Lynz. I’m a Kansas-native, military brat, and a concert connoisseur. I’m always seeking opportunities to get outside my comfort zone, whether it’s for learning purposes or personal growth. From a young age, I’ve been infatuated with design and incorporated it in my daily life to connect with others. I hope to accomplish the same in my career as a visual designer.
Lauren Carter
Hi, I’m Lauren! My passion for creativity is greatly inspired by cartoons that I watched as a kid—Tom and Jerry being my favorite. Today, I continue to explore art and design that is both playful and youthful. I love design because it allows me to share an emotion, thought or idea. I use colorful illustration and lettering to tell stories that lift spirits and make an impact.
Hanna Cope
Hi! I am moved by details, not just as a designer, but as an individual. Connections to friends, family, downtime hobbies, and the knowledge I’ve acquired living in five states, all contribute to my inspiration in creating meaningful design. When viewing my work, I hope you find appreciation in the emotional connections and inspirations behind my perspective.
Nayeli Coronado
Hey there, I’m Nayeli! In an alternate universe, I’d be making oddly satisfying YouTube videos (but design is pretty fun, too). As a Latina and visual designer, I hope to use my talents and abilities to empower my community by creating a voice for people of color through design, and to make my corner of the world a better place.
Kiana Emaratsaz
Hi there! I’m a UX/UI and visual designer, on a mission to improve my creative skills and understand the psychology of design. I like figuring out what makes the world work and sharing those ideas with equally curious individuals. When I’m not surfing the web, I like taking nature photos for design inspiration and making tiny clay sculptures, just for fun.
Dominique Fuentes
Sketching, erasing, refining, having honest conversations that lead to real solutions; I enjoy immersing myself in the adventure of the creative process. It is an opportunity to explore, unravel, and contribute with soul and substance. View my portfolio to see how I arrange these moments into pixels.
Racquel Gilbert
Hi, I’m Racquel. My favorite thing to do is to go hiking with Adelaide, my Saluki mix. Hiking gives me a lot of inspiration when it comes to my design practice. The love and excitement I have for the things I do, and the determination it takes to get through obstacles, have been the driving force behind my design journey.
Fernanda Hernandez
Curious by nature—up close and far away. I’m inspired by strangers who smile back, sounds that make me move and people who want to groove—those are my people. I am a creator of experiences that I want to know more about. The places I go, the company I keep, through the lens or on the screen, every perspective lends a new way to bring design to life.
Michele Hernandez
Hello! I’m a designer inspired by nature, music, and the people around me. My creativity emerges in different avenues from drawing, to photography, to baking, to knitting, all which help shape multi-faceted ideas. Adaptable and analytical, I’m ready to explore and collaborate to bring about simple but effective and sustainable solutions that work.
Megan Hicks
Hey there! I’m Megan, a creative thinker, lover of animals, and a blind-contour drawing enthusiast. As a designer, I often use my experience with various artistic mediums such as screen-printing, digital and film photography, and painting in my approach to solving a problem. I‘m open to experimenting with different perspectives and enjoy collaborating and learning from those around me. Conversations are always welcome, so let’s swap a story or two!
Madeline Jamnik
I’m Madeline, a visual designer that gets her kicks from tabletop gaming and watching the lowest-rated films on Netflix. I use out of the box thinking to solve quandaries in and outside of the design world. Some days I’m planning character interactions in dungeons and dragons, and others, I’m mapping out the flow of a new app. Feel free to reach out!
Katia Mena
Hello! As a designer and illustrator with a background in literature, music, and theatre, I’ve embraced the art of storytelling across all forms of media in my work and the great amount of world building it requires. In the same dedication I’ve given to writing short stories, to playing Bach on the saxophone, or to creating a set of costumes for a musical, I’ve put into crafting worlds in my art and design. So let’s chat and geek out over Tolkien or Mozart sometime.
Kathleen MoneyHon
I am a Central Texas native who loves good TexMex almost as much as creative problem solving. During my time at Texas State, I was a four-year varsity member in the Bobcat Marching Band. As a member of the brass section, a largely male-dominated ensemble, I learned to work as a productive member of the band while still being an advocate for myself and others.
Emily Noland
Hi, my name is Emily Noland and I am a self-starter, a DIYer, a problem solver, but most importantly, a designer. I love learning new things and never let not knowing how to do something stand in my way. Which is why when I’m not designing, you can find me watching tutorials, doing my own nails, hand lettering, doing crafty things, or with my nose buried in a book.
Leslie Osornio
Hello! I’m a curious designer interested in learning about anything that I can. I’m a friendly, energetic person who rolls with the punches. I learn pretty fast and always try to keep a positive outlook. By doing so, I hope to encourage others to do the same. I want to work in a diverse environment surrounded by interesting people with high energy and open minds.
Sofia Ruiz
Peace y’all, I am grooving along and finding inspiration in the little things: laying in the grass, laughing hard, a plate of carbs, and taking in the easy breeze. That’s design, it’s the liberation to create based on an exploration and appreciation of the unknown. Take a look at my portfolio and see how I explore life through design.
dana salinas de la garza
Hello, my name is Dana Salinas De La Garza. Do I still have your attention after reading my name? ; ) I love an unforgettable adventure, and if life isn’t crazy fun, then where’s the joy? What does this have to do with design? I believe the design process is a wild adventurous ride that’s never boring, and I’m in it for the long haul.
Paloma Sanchez Santana
Hi, hello! I’m a time traveler, dreamer, and designer named Paloma who has a fascination with thrifting, music, and interior design. When I’m not obsessing over typography and branding, I’m dancing my heart away to groovy tunes and making my four-legged friend happy by going on walks! I’m pretty sure I can recommend you a song you haven’t listened to before.
Valeria SanMiguel
Hello, I’m Valeria, I am a curious designer driven by passion who strives to create both magical and memorable design experiences. Born in Texas and raised in Mexico, I learned to respect and appreciate the beauty of our differences in our cultures. Additionally, working as a Certified Nurse Aide has taught me so much about how simple acts of kindness can impact someone’s day or life. Respect and kindness are both traits that I try to incorporate into my daily life as well as my work.
Hope Stephens
Hi y’all, I’m Christaleigh Stephens, but I go by Hope! I’m an extrovert with a passion for traveling, connecting with new people, and scouring the globe for the perfect cup of coffee. I thrive in collaborative work environments where ideas flow freely and look forward to further cultivating these skills as I transition into professional practice. Coffee + Zoom meetings are welcome!
Kaitlyn Tostado
Hello! I’m Kaitlyn. I’m an outgoing designer and illustrator, but more importantly, I’m a zinester and risograph enthusiast. I’m always looking for opportunities to create and contribute my skills to meaningful and conceptual designs within publication and print media. My current design inspirations are Muji, Breathe Magazine, and Anxy Magazine.
