M.A., Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design with specialization in Material Culture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States, 2024 B.A., Design (Industrial and Graphic), University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2021
Rafael is a multidisciplinary designer and photographer
interested in the intersection of industrial design, crafts,
technology, and fashion design. With a decade of photography
experience, he has collaborated with major brands such as Heinz,
Monster Energy, and Budweiser, achieving features in prominent
media outlets. For his M.A. project, he created a collection of
artistic handbags, delving into symbolic narratives and
expressing his identity as a queer man (learn
more).
B.A. Human-Centered Design, University of California Berkeley, 2024
Zahra is a user experience designer who uses the power of good
design to create digital products that nurture and strengthen
human connection. She uses human-centered design methods to
understand how people and teams interact with technology and
creates ways to make those interactions better. She has worked on
UX projects in a range of areas such as sustainability, health
and wellbeing, digital media, and inclusive design. Zahra grew up
in Davis biking to elementary and high school, and after four
years in the Bay Area, she returned to Davis where she now bikes
to grad school.
B.A., Design, University of California, Davis, 2023
Jordan’s educational journey builds on over a decade of
professional experience working in the bicycle industry as a
certified mechanic, product developer, and
micromobility researcher. Also an
accomplished illustrator, woodworker, and maker, he extends
meticulous artistry and craft to his design process. Jordan’s
passion for cycling and outdoor adventure informs a strong
environmental consciousness that influences his work.
B.A., Black Studies, Amherst College, 2021A.A., Beaufort County Community College, 2015
Within interactive design, my interest is combining traditional
2D mediums with XR elements. My practice is jointly influenced by
Black Transnationalist thought and Afrofuturism. My goal is to
build resilient global communities across lingual, cultural, and
religious gaps. Where are our borders, and how do we dream up of
a world beyond them?
BFA, Graphic Design, California State University, Sacramento, 2022
With a background in traditional graphic design and web
development, Elieza brings a multidisciplinary approach to
anything she encounters. Her work is driven by deep personal
questions about the human condition and a commitment to improving
the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being for all. These
reflections have reshaped her understanding of both design and
life, leading her to explore how space can be thoughtfully
utilized to foster environments that harmonize between nature and
humans.
B.A., Design, University of California, Davis, 2022
Isadora Goldschneider is a textile and fashion designer from
Nevada City, California. With a background in music, dance and
fiber arts, Isadora uses an interdisciplinary approach to design,
exploring how these practices enrich the human experience and aid
transitions of grief and loss.
B.A., Product Design, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Escola de Design, Brazil, 2022
Nathalia is an Industrial Designer with over three years of
experience working in a prototype lab in Brazil. She has an
extensive portfolio in physical product design in several areas,
such as design for children, for the elderly and a project on
temporary reduced mobility, which was exhibited at the 9th
Encuentro BID – Enseñanza y Diseño – Madrid, November 2021. Her
research focus and interest is in sustainable design, the role of
design in environmentally friendly development and how design can
support different aspects of society, such as children’s learning
process.
B.F.A., Jewelry and Metal Arts, California College of the Arts, 2021
Dassie is a jewelry designer and metal artist specializing in
small-scale sculptures and jewelry. She also works in the fields
of furniture and fashion. In her work, she aspires to create
sustainable and environmentally friendly jewelry and furniture
pieces using discarded objects and vintage heirlooms.
Master of Architecture at Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran, 2014Bachelor of Architecture at Azad University of Roudehen Branch, Iran, Iran, 2010
Ladan is a multidisciplinary artist-designer focusing on
architecture and sculpture. Her work explores the relationship
between humans and spaces.
As an Architect, she has an understanding of the function of
spaces, as well as materials and an eye for the aesthetics of
forms and shapes.
She began her work as a sculptor in 2017, and she has since
exhibited her pieces in several exhibitions. She utilizes a
variety of materials, tools, and techniques in her work,
including bronze, ceramics, and other mixed media.
Bachelor of International Relations, The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2014
Zarina is a UI/UX designer with a portfolio spanning various
industries, including banking, blockchain technologies,
telecommunications, horeca, pixel art gaming, SAAS, and more. Her
career has taken her to diverse companies worldwide, with a
footprint in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand, Ukraine, the United
Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the US, among
others.
B.F.A., Industrial Design, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, 2020
Diego is an award-winning designer known for blending tradition
with innovation across various design domains, including jewelry
and interior design. His current passion lies in promoting
sustainability and circular economy practices.
B.A (Hons.) Fashion Design: Pearl Academy, New Delhi, India (affiliation- Nottingham Trent University, UK)
Nidhi is a multi-disciplinary designer whose work is inspired by
societal challenges. She leverages the convergence of design and
technology to shed light on critical issues like women’s
safety, social inequality, and environmental concerns. Some
of her impactful projects include smart garments aimed at
empowering women against gender-based violence, inclusive
branding for a Citizen Social Science initiative, recycled
plastic products for underprivileged students, and bio-plastics
as alternatives to single-use plastics.
B.A., Information Systems, German, University of Washington, Honors Program 2022
Megan Plunkett is a designer with a background in
information systems, which informs their approach to user
experience. With expertise in data visualization, website design,
and illustration, they aim to transition into UX design. Their
interests include the impact of modern technology on human
behavior, branding persuasion, and accessible technology, all of
which shape their evolving design philosophy.
B.Arch, Autonomous University of Baja California, México. 2017
Magda is a multidisciplinary designer engaged in sustainable
architecture, graphic design, and community projects. She also is
a founding member of Cambio de Aires, a nonprofit focused on
driving social and environmental resilience in Ensenada, México.
As a graduate student, she wants to explore the intersection of
design, community participation, social impact, and
sustainability.
M.A., Industrial Design, University of Tehran, Fine Arts Faculty 2022B.A., Industrial Design, University of Art, Tehran 2018
Maral Salehian is an interdisciplinary designer with a background
in industrial design. In 2018, she graduated top of her class
from the University of Art, Tehran. Her design practice in
conceptual and formal inventiveness matured and converged in
furniture design. In 2019, she attended the University of Tehran,
where she studied M.A. in industrial design. During her study,
she gained a deep understanding of design principles,
methodology, and philosophy. She began working as a furniture
designer.
Emily is a multidisciplinary designer with a passion for
Narrative Experience Design. Using storytelling as a design
mechanism, she has experience working to design various
architectures, exhibits and themed spaces with specialized skills
in 3D modeling, prototyping, and graphic design. As a competitive
figure skater and Disney College Program alumni, Emily’s
interests in theater and themed experiences fuel her love for
design.
