20 Students. 7 Faculty. All Iconic.

Paige Areizaga

Juan Casares

Amanda Deleon

Spencer Dillree

Mary Garcia

Alexis Gonzales

Shelby Guajardo

Stephen Herrera

Maria Lainez

Marisol Marmolejo

Stephanie Melendez

Jaray Mensah

Nyla Nettles

Alyssa Ramirez

Adriana Rico

Seth Sauceda

Isabelle Shipley

Maia Slowinski

Isabelle Swihart

Michelle Yang

Paige Areizaga

Most likely to Photoshop their way out of anything.

Juan Casares

Most likely to have an existential crisis over a font choice.

Amanda Deleon

Most likely to design something that sparks joy.

Spencer Dillree

Most likely to have 50 tabs open in Adobe Illustrator.

Mary Garcia

Most likely to have a favorite Pantone color.

Alexis Gonzales

Most likely to be found in an Adobe Illustrator deep dive at 2:00 in the morning.

Shelby Guajardo

Best at designing logos that make you say, “How did you do that?”

Stephen Herrera

Best at making the “undo” button their best friend.

Maria Lainez

Most likely to have a Pinterest board dedicated to every project.

Marisol Marmolejo

Most likely to show up to class with 100 sketches.

Stephanie Melendez

Most likely to use an entire day just to pick the right font.

Jaray Mensah

Most likely to use the lorem ipsum text for everything.

Nyla Nettles

Most likely to create a design that makes you question your own aesthetic.

Alyssa Ramirez

Most likely to have a color palette for everything.

Adriana Rico

Most likely to spend more time on their desktop wallpaper than on homework.

Seth Sauceda

Most likely to find inspiration in a grocery store sign.

Isabelle Shipley

Most likely to never settle for “good enough” in a design.

Maia Slowinski

Most likely to collect free mockups like Pokémon cards.

Isabelle Swihart

Most likely to do a happy dance after perfectly aligning text.

Michelle Yang

Most likely to spend hours curating their fonts folder.

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Paige Areizaga

Most likely to Photoshop their way out of anything.

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ABOUT PAIGE

I’m Paige Areizaga, a graphic designer with a minor in marketing, born and raised in Florida. From the pool to the pixels, I’ve mastered precision, rhythm, and storytelling—whether choreographing in the water or crafting visuals that captivate. As a former USA Olympic National Team Artistic Swimmer, I thrive under pressure, adapt on the fly, and bring strategy to every creative challenge. Design is just another arena where I perform and thinking outside the box isn’t optional, it’s my standard, and every project turns a new Paige of possibility.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Oscine

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

The final outcome is my favorite, seeing how everything pulls together in the end brings me joy.

DREAM JOB

Universal Studios Design Team

Juan Casares

Most likely to have an existential crisis over a font choice.

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ABOUT JUAN

Throughout my life, I have always seen myself as a creative type, creating ideas in my head for fun. As I got older, I expanded my creativity in the field of Graphic Design, learning new techniques and skills to improve my craft. Whether it is a major detail as part of a design for a packaging product, or minor detail for a company logo, my goal is to provide my clients with the best product they can ask for within my skill set. If I am not working, I am spending time with my family, with the hopes of providing care for my mother and father so that they do not live a lonely life as they age.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Rockwell

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

The brainstorming part of the design process

DREAM JOB

Gaming Industry

Amanda Deleon

Most likely to design something that sparks joy.

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ABOUT AMANDA

Hi! My name is Amanda, but you can call me Mandi. I’m a graphic designer born in Texas, but from all over (thank you military life!) I love bold type, bright colors, and fun patterns, but more than that I love creating a design that’ll make you smile. When I’m not designing you can find me writing for my blog, reading, baking, or spending time soaking up the sun!

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Mr. Eves

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Picking out color palettes and type

DREAM JOB

Branding & Packaging

Spencer Dillree

Most likely to have 50 tabs open in Adobe Illustrator.

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ABOUT SPENCER

Hi! I’m Spencer, a designer and creative from Oregon. When I’m not creating I love climbing, fencing, thrifting and hanging out with friends!

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Proxima Nova

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Sketching and watching a project come together.

DREAM JOB

Branding for companies I love.

Mary Garcia

Most likely to have a favorite Pantone color.

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ABOUT MARY

Hi, I’m Mary Garcia! Born and raised in Texas, my journey and experiences have shaped who I am and deeply influence my creative work. I love bringing ideas to life through color, sketching, design, and crafting visual stories that resonate and inspire. I draw from my own life and passions to create designs that leave a lasting impression.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Montserrat

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Sketching many multiple ideas

DREAM JOB

I’d love to do graphic design for video game companies and or web site design

Alexis Gonzalez

Most likely to be found in an Adobe Illustrator deep dive at 2:00 in the morning.

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ABOUT ALEXIS

Hello! I’m Alexis Gonzales. Born and raised in San Antonio. Looking to get into the job market and showcase my skills. Designing is my passion and I wish to bring creative and fun works to this industry.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

BeoSans Soft

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Any part that lets me draw but mostly the sketching phase.

DREAM JOB

Art & Creative Studios

Shelby Guajardo

Best at designing logos that make you say, "How did you do that?"

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ABOUT SHELBY

My name is Shelby, and I’m a graphic designer and multi-creative professional. I grew up in Southside San Antonio, where I first drew inspiration for design and art from the murals and creative works throughout my city. As a designer, I aspire to create meaningful experiences and am always looking for ways to expand and improve my skills through my work.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Owners

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

My favorite aspect of the design process is sketching. It feels great to translate my ideas onto paper and experiment with different styles before digitizing them.

DREAM JOB

My dream industry to work in is either editorial or package design.

Stephan Herrera

Best at making the "undo" button their best friend.

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ABOUT STEPHEN

Hi, Im Stephen Herrera I’m from San Antonio, where the breakfast tacos rule supreme, and I’m pretty sure my spirit animal is the ‘undo’ button. My hobbies include reading comic books and practicing the same guitar riff over and over again. Like most, my favorite design direction is ‘just make it pop.’

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Nimbus Sans Extd Black

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Sketching

DREAM JOB

Advertising, Branding, Motion Graphics

Maria Lainez

Most likely to have a Pinterest board dedicated to every project.

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ABOUT MARIA

So my name is Maria, I am from Honduras (the heart of America since its right in the middle). I am 21 years old and I am a pink lover, fashion enthusiast, book lover, and a dog mom. I love all things design and have always been creative from a young age. Design is my love language as well as meeting new people and making friends.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Poppins is one of my favorite fonts

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Branding! I love fonts a lot so creating a logo is one of my favorite parts.

DREAM JOB

I would love to work on the social media world and do freelance. So have my own agency and share my process and experience online to also build a community!

Marisol Marmolejo

Most likely to show up to class with 100 sketches.

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ABOUT MARISOL

Hi, I’m Marisol Marmolejo, a graphic designer with a minor in marketing, and with an interest in branding, storytelling, and digital media. I am dedicated to creating impactful designs across various platforms, from print to digital, that spark conversations and create lasting connections. I am interested on both the creative and strategic aspects of design, delivering innovative solutions that engage audiences and elevate brands.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Helvetica Neue

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Ideation Phase

DREAM JOB

Branding

Stephanie Melendez

Most likely to use an entire day just to pick the right font.

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ABOUT STEPHANIE

Hey, I’m Steph! A creative soul from San Antonio, TX, here to bring designs to life with a little spark and a lot of heart.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Arboria

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Trusting the process.

DREAM JOB

I’d love to work for A24, focusing on film production design, set design, or experiential branding, inspired by the work of Annie Atkins on films like those by Wes Anderson. Her ability to bring storytelling to life through design is something I truly admire, and I’d love to contribute to creating visually rich worlds like those in A24’s films.

Jaray Mensah

Most likely to use the lorem ipsum text for everything.

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ABOUT JARAY

I’m Jaray, an aspiring graphic designer from Colorado Springs, CO. My passion for music production has fueled my creativity, inspiring me to design logos and brand identities for clients. I love what I do, and I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Bryant 2

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

My favorite part is the revision phase. It gives me the opportunity to refine my work, identify areas for improvement, and view the design from a fresh perspective.

DREAM JOB

I would love to go into branding, motion graphics, or packaging.

Nyla Nettles

Most likely to create a design that makes you question your own aesthetic.

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ABOUT NYLA

Hello, my name is Nyla. I’m an award-winning creative and aspiring web designer. Adding interactive elements to my work feels natural to me, as I have always enjoyed user interface customization. Outside of design, I love listening to music, collecting magazines, and discovering new Rainmeter templates!

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Basenji.

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Concept Development. I especially love conceptualizing how brand language, like taglines or other phrases, can be incorporated into my designs.

DREAM JOB

UI/UX Design. It is my dream to find work somwhere within the web design industry.

Alyssa Ramirez

Most likely to have a color palette for everything.

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ABOUT ALYSSA

Hi, I’m Alyssa—a graphic designer from a tiny town in South Texas with a passion for bold ideas, vibrant visuals, and storytelling through design. Inspired by creativity in all forms, I love pushing boundaries, exploring new techniques, and bringing fresh concepts to life. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me at a concert, spending time with loved ones, or spinning vinyl with my fur baby, Elvis.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Adobe Caslon Pro Italic

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Moodboarding!!!

DREAM JOB

Concert merchandising

Adriana Rico

Most likely to spend more time on their desktop wallpaper than on homework.

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ABOUT ADRIANA

Hi! My name is Adriana. I’m from Houston, but I came to San Antonio for school and have enjoyed every moment here. Being here has really deepened my love for typography and branding. In my free time, you can usually find me hanging out with friends, reading, or taking pictures of nature — all while listening to music.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Nave

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

My favorite part of the design process is seeing all the different ideas that come up when thinking about the overall concept, and seeing which one ends up moving forward.

DREAM JOB

Print & Editorial

Seth Sauceda

Most likely to find inspiration in a grocery store sign.

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ABOUT SETH

Hi there! I’m Seth and thanks for looking at my page. I am a native born San Antonian grew up in Southtown meaning I know some pretty good Mexican restaurants! I have decided to become a graphic designer after coming from an electrical engineering program both subjects share similar precision in their craft however in design there is a noticeably lower percentage of physics and math involved which sounded good to me! I hope to meet you in person ask away any questions you may have I’ll do my best in answering them.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Poppins Bold

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Illustrating/Digitization

DREAM JOB

Marketing

Isabelle Shipley

Most likely to never settle for "good enough" in design.

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ABOUT SHIPLEY

I’m a Graphic Designer with a passion for bold, impactful visuals. At UIW, I’m developing strong design skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. My work, characterized by high contrast and playful illustrations, reflects my unique perspective. I’m eager to learn and contribute to the design world.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Mr. Eves

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Sketching, Brain Storm

DREAM JOB

Movie Production

Maia Slowinski

Most likely to collect free mockups like Pokémon cards.

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ABOUT MAIA

Hey there! I’m an award winning graphic designer with a passion for creating bold, intentional brand identities. Beyond design, you’ll find me on the fencing strip or climbing slab walls. Whether I’m refining a brand identity or tackling a new challenge, I’m always ready to bring fresh energy to the table.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Poppins

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

I love the beginning stages when the ideas first start coming together. Sketching, mood boards, and research.

DREAM JOB

I would love to work in branding. 

Isabelle Swihart

Most likely to do a happy dance after perfectly aligning text.

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ABOUT SWIHART

Hey howdy! I’m an award winning designer with a love for creativity and using my talents to make a difference.

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Avenir

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Research and finding out the passion and purpose behind the design

DREAM JOB

Branding

Michelle yang

Most likely to spend hours curating their fonts folder.

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ABOUT MICHELLE

Hi! I’m Michelle and I’m from California and have lived in San Antonio for the past 9 years! I’m passionate about type, layout, and branding, and I like to hang out with my two doggies and play games in my free time!

FAVORITE TYPEFACE

Bricolage Grotesque

FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

The initial experimenting with type and color to try to figure out the aesthetic is my favorite part!

DREAM JOB

I would be so so happy in the gaming industry or a branding industry!