ABOUT:
Hi! I’m CC, a Filipino-American graphic design student studying at the U of A. My artistic endeavors are ignited by the harmonies of music, the richness of culture, and the profound connections woven into my everyday experiences. With a diverse range of talents and interests spanning the design and art realms, I infuse each project with a fresh and distinctive perspective.
As I progress further into the industry, I eagerly anticipate collaborative ventures with diverse and dynamic creatives, continuing personal and professional growth, broadening the world of design, and pushing boundaries.
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01 MINDCHATTER: IMAGINARY AUDIENCE
RELAUNCH
For this project, I decided to redesign Mindchatter's debut album, "Imaginary Audience," which was originally released in 2020. Drawing inspiration from the original album's illustrations, I integrated abstract brain neuron patterns into the design, incorporating illustrated eyes throughout the project.
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02 IF YOU DON’T GOT IT, DON’T FLAUNT IT: ZINE
The normalization of using fake tan in our society and culture raises concerns about its impact on the erasure of People of Color (POC) experiences.
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03 BLOCK STREET RECORDS: REBRAND
For my Identity Systems class, I was tasked with rebranding a local business and developing a color palette, type system, website, and examples of brand application. I chose to revamp a record store called Block Street Records, in which I chose a simple but bold color palette and refined logo that works with the limitations of a square canvas.
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04 CALLING OUT
I chose to highlight the toxicity of some aspects of the music industry and how that effects not only artists but audiences and industries. Some of the topics illustrated in this project include: diversity, exploitation, limitations, access, etc.
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05 AS WE FLEE
I crafted book spreads that drew inspiration from Emigre type layouts, incorporating text from the Watchmen comic series. This initial project profoundly shaped my perception of type and layout, presenting them as captivating puzzles that I continue to explore in my current typographic endeavors.
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06 SHIFTING EMPHASIS: SLOW DOWN
This project emphasizes one of the points from Bruce Mau’s An Incomplete Manifesto for Growth, where each panel uses the exact same three main elements (type, images, and negative space).
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07 CBD BEVERAGE: PACKAGING
For my Typography II project, I was assigned the challenge of creating packaging for a canned beverage. I decided to use this chance to design something that would personally catch my eye if I encountered it on a store shelf.
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08 BABEL: R.F.KUANG
REDESIGN
I undertook the task of crafting a book cover within the constraints of utilizing typography and a restricted palette of two colors.
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