About Me.
Mariajose is a Mexican designer who is interested in work that highlights and uplifts underrepresented communities, including Latinx, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community. She enjoys learning and working with other people. She brings curiosity and interest for historical perspective in creating good designs that feel both authentic and approachable. Mariajose enjoys working on projects with communicative possibility—like advertising posters, readymechs, and informational brochures—especially those that spark conversation. Her versatile style often features and simple yet impactful illustrations. She’s especially interested in being in conversation with curious young adults through her work.
Education
2023–Present
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.F.A. Art and Design, Concentration Graphic Design, Minor Entrepreneurship, expected graduation: June 2027
Work Experience
June 2025–August 2025
SURP, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Research and Design Student Assistant
Responsible for designing and creating a zine that communicates Merle Woo’s story and significance to the public.
Digitizing zine and publishing online and analog.
Create content and design for project symposium.
January 2025–June 2025
BEACoN, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Research and Design Intern
Obtained filed unpublished personal archival materials from Merle Woo.
Discussed and analyzed documents and their relevant significance and a way to publish it to the public.
Create content and design for project symposium.
Technical Abilities
Basic knowledge in using HTML and css to build a website
Ability to create 2D vector illustrations using a tablet and Adobe Illustrator
Experience in print design and layouts
Knowledge of typography and font selection for tone, readability, and brand alignment
Basic knowledge of prototyping
Design Abilities
Typography heavy layouts
Brainstorming design concepts and layouts
Identity design and branding
Print production
Other Skills
Proficient in research and participatory archival work
Experience in long term collaboration projects
Knowledge is consumer and target audience research and testing
Experience in team projects and environments
Extracurriculars
2023-Present, Design Lab, Cal Poly, member
2024-Present, Club 34, Cal Poly, member