About Me
I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Oakland, California, specializing in branding, visual identity, and logo design. I’m passionate about turning ideas into meaningful, visually impactful designs that connect with audiences and by bringing my clients’ visions to life.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design from San Francisco State University
Freelance Work
An Advertisement Pack for sports bar, EL Barrio
About El Barrio
El Barrio is a sports bar/restaurant with an emphasis on Mexican food located in downtown Oakland. It is a place where the community can come together to watch a game, as well as sharing food and drinks together.
Project Goal
To put together flyers that showcase the different kind of events that El Barrio has to offer, as well as flyers to show what games that will be playing. These flyers are updated weekly by me as I am also in charge of making updates with what times are playing, as well as changing host names and dates for the different events.
A Logo Design for Music Artist,
Jaeya Bayani
Jaeya Bayani
About the Artist
Jaeya is a singer/rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area. Her music has emphasis on traditional Hip Hop culture, as well as expressions of her roots as a Filipino/a/x American.
Project Goal
To create a logo with Jaeya’s initials with elements that showcases Filipino identity. Jaeya requested for me to incorporate a flower called the “Sampaguita”, the national flower of the Philippines, as well as incorporating Her name written in Baybayin, which is one of the traditional writing system in the Philippines as well.
Logo Explorations
Final Iterations
Logo Design for an Indigenous Filipino American Cultural Event
About the Event
The “Grand Canao” is celebration event where the “Igorot Tribes” of the Philippines where people gather together to reunite and to connect other fellow Igorot Filipino Americans. Canao in the Igorot Filipino culture means celebration which consists of cultural dances, playing instruments, and lots of food.
Project Goal
The goal was to create a logo for the event which is hosted by the organization, “BIBAK Northern California” the client wanted to rice terraces of the Philippines in the logo to represent the Igorot Tribes. After feedback, they requested for me to add the Golden Gate Bridge to represent the NorCal Chapter of the organization.
Iterations
Syndicate Training System
About the Business
Syndicate Training System is personal training business led by a client, Chris Aquino who’s driven to provide support for people who are trying to reach their fitness goals, whether it will be weight loss, muscle gain, endurance training, etc.
Project Goal
To provide Chris logo, emphasizing the acronym “STS” along with the business title spelled out. The approach is simplicity, legibility, and functionality
Iterations
Final Logo
Unofficial Projects
A Rebrand Concept for Record Store Company, “Rasputin CDs and Records”
A self-initiated rebranding proposal created to explore a refreshed visual identity for Rasputin CDs and Records. This project is unofficial and was not commissioned by or affiliated with the company.
(the new logo)
Tazo Packaging Design
Series Concept
A self-initiated package series created to show a visually appealing approach with the use of illustrations and color palettes that align with the different tea flavors. This is unofficial series.
Design Process
1st set of Illustrations
2nd set of Illustrations
1st Package Iterations
Final Iterations
Packaging Construction
Book Cover Concept for
“Never Finished” by David Goggins
A self-initiated book cover design. This is an unofficial design
About the Book
David Goggins is known for expertise in completing ultra marathon runs. His books emphasis mental strength to get through tough times. In his book, he often discusses about pushing yourself beyond your limits and realizing that personal growth never really ends.
Project Goal
Creating a book cover that shows imagery that connects and relates to the author’s storytelling. This is an unofficial book cover
