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The Misogyny of Old Smoke

Graphic Design Book2024
A brief analysis of the underlying sexism and misogyny of vintage cigar box design.


The analysis of the designs of the cigar boxes focuses mainly on the typographic styles and choices that were made. The decorative, elegant, Victorian-style font was used to create a fantasy-like feel for the men it was marketed toward. The bold sans-serif fonts were used for the text speaking directly to the consumers, like the text for the descriptions of the cigars. In each spread the color palette, motifs, and fonts were directly inspired by the cigar boxes that were analyzed. This project was created to educate viewers on the lesser-known negative aspects of design history. 




How to Rizz

Digital Media Design- Video Project

2025
A short film “how to” video criticizing the modern “brainrot” slang that is prominent in our society today.


This video was inspired by black and white silent films but is an avant-garde way of expressing the dialogue. The title font was inspired by many other silent films from the early 20th Century. It is meant to feel elegant and decorative. As for the dialogue screens, I chose a font that felt vintage and clean. The music, “Maple Leaf Rag” by Scott Joplin adds to the overall humorous and whimsical vibe of the entire film. This project is meant to appeal to the younger generations of today with the textual content, but engaging them with the overall design.


Sor Juana

Photography, Design, and Brand Identity 2024-25

Photography, graphic design, and branding for the band Sor Juana in San Francisco.


Sor Juana is an alternative rock band from San Francisco, California. Andrea Duque (vocals), Julian Myers (lead guitar, keyboard), Joey DiLeva (drums), Joe Woodley (guitar), Alejandro Manzo (bass). 

Six-word Memoir

Graphic Design2024

A card displaying a memoir, accompanied by an illustration of colorful steam coming from a coffee cup.


“I started drinking my coffee black,” was created with the theme of growing-up in mind. The statement reflects the realization of entering adulthood, however, the illustration reflects the lasting playfulness and color that remains. Despite entering adulthood, there is still a youthful, energetic spirit present. This piece was primarily inspired by Milton Glaser’s Bob Dylan poster, imitating similar forms and using the same color palette. Six-word Memoir is meant to draw in viewers with its artistic elements but encourage them to stay and understand the association of the text and overall design.



Epi Stepi

Interactive Website and Figma Wireframe

2024

A website dedicated to a fictional benefit event supporting allergy and anaphylaxis awareness.


Epi Stepi is a walkathon followed by an event with live music, food trucks, and activities. The website features five different pages: home, about, schedule, merchandise, and FAQ. The aesthetic vibe that it portrays was inspired by colorful, vintage events, while also incorporating contemporary design elements. This piece was created with the hope of empowering the viewers to take action toward raising awareness for its cause, or for any other cause possible.




“Every day I discover more and more beautiful things.
It’s enough to drive one mad.
I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.”      

― Claude Monet
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