Design Team

An alumnus of Muir College Class of 2000, Alfredo graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major. His design experience extends to even before his college days, and he wakes every morning eager to apply all of his skills and expertise to ASGS projects. Currently, he enjoys working with the Center for Student Involvement, and can't wait to add his creative magic to the program. He makes mountains out of molehills, puts the "ooh " in taboo, and challenges you to question "Is this guy serious, OR NAH? " When the sun sets, this hip hop dancer turned country line dancing king takes to the stage. We're all certain he's stumbled across the Fountain of Youth, but he won't tell.

As a UCSD alum from Sixth College, Joshric started as a freshman student designer at the AS Graphic Studio and has stuck around since. Originally pursuing Computer Science as a career, he pivoted into the world of Art and Design when he started working at ASGS. Ever since then, he's pursued a multitude of forms of creativity and expression and is eager to keep learning and improving his art. Aside from making art, he enjoys video games, collecting art books, and traveling.

Israel is a graduate from San Jose State University and has over 5 years of print and promotional experience. He has excellent knowledge of the apparel decoration production. He enjoys spending time with family and exploring the great outdoors. Some of his hobbies include photography, climbing, and online gaming with friends.

Originally from San Diego, Nichole earned her BA in Journalism and an MA in Comm from San Diego State University. During her graduate studies, Nichole found inspiration working as a Teaching Assistant and also published her thesis. Additionally, Nichole has worked as a marketing and public relations professional - serving various nonprofits in the San Diego area. Beyond work, Nichole is dedicated to animal welfare with a specific fondness for cats. She lives in Ocean Beach with her husband, and their beloved cat - Gus Gus.

Thoa is a 4th year student, studying Human Computer Interaction. She loves all facets of design, specifically UX and Visual Design. Like many designers, she started with a bare pen and paper and indulged in the world of illustration. Overtime, she developed a strong affinity for helping people and wanted to make the world a better place for anyone. She's an ideator and an advocate. Talk to her! She'll be happy to chat, give advice, play card games, talk about her digicams, and think about life.

Ivan is a Sixth College student double majoring in Cognitive Science (Design + Interaction) and International Business. As a person deeply interested in people's unique perspectives and experiences, he hopes to use design to help others share their stories and make the world a generally better place to be. When he's not cooking something up on Illustrator or Figma, come by and ask this boba aficionado for recommendations or what his Spotify listening history looks like.

Rylee is a third-year student double majoring in Cognitive Science (Design + Interaction) and Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM) at Seventh College. She is passionate about all things creative, especially design and illustration. You can often find Rylee hanging out in the office with her 13-inch iPad, designing stickers, doodling, and creating new designs. Outside of work, she enjoys going on runs (she's hoping to run a half marathon), discovering new restaurants around San Diego (Food Rec: Board and Brew), and spending all her money at vintage and flea markets with her roommate, Nicoletta.

Alice is a fourth-year student with a love for all things cute! A self-proclaimed professional doodler, she enjoys creating playful illustrations of the world around her. When she's not doodling, Alice is passionate about understanding how people think and designing solutions that improve everyday life for her community. Right now, she's obsessed with collecting smiskis (or any blind boxes she can find), making stickers, and snacking on strawberry ice breakers (she's never without one). Look out for the girl with a bow in her hair, daydreaming about her next doodle.

Edward is a current fourth-year Math-CS and Data Science double major in Seventh College. He strives to make the world around him a better place bit by bit through his philosophy of making cool stuff in spite of practicality. When he's not hanging out in the office, you can find him watching the latest F1 race, cooking up his next best pun, or playing guitar on the roof of a building somewhere. Come by and chat! He's always looking for new music and food recommendations c:

Elisa is a fourth-year Communication major at UC San Diego, with a minor in Marketing. With a passion for creativity, she is an 'enfj' with a capital E, who thrives on connecting with new people and exploring fresh ideas. Her interests lie in social media and design, allowing her to express her unique perspectives (ultimately leading to insane hours of screen time). She loves discovering new restaurants and cuisines, and traveling fuels her inspiration! With a deep fascination for marketing concepts, she enjoys applying them to everyday life, making each experience a unique learning opportunity.

Margaret is a fourth-year student studying International Business. As one of the Public Relations Coordinators, she works closely with AS entities to help realize their promotional and communications needs. When she's not in the office, you'll find her hiking at Torrey Pines, cheering on UCSD at home games, or figuring out how to strum a guitar. If you see Margaret on campus, feel free to say hi and empathize with her on how music and movies aren't "what they used to be."

Nicoletta (she/her) is a third-year Visual Arts Media student at Seventh College. She enjoys capturing moments on TikTok and 35mm film. You can also find her at the Loft, helping out with concerts and movie screenings. Outside of work, she's getting pizookies or Board and Brew with her friends. She loves going on adventures and trying new food recommendations.

Melissa, or more commonly known as the Graphic Studio's main character, is the founder of the AS Graphic Studio. She is a Revelle College alumna with a B.A. in Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts. Melissa is our go-to-gal for absolutely anything and has been the heart of the Graphic Studio since 2008. She spends most of her time thinking up crazy ways to integrate innovative graphic design solutions to the UC San Diego community, but when she's off the clock (which is rare) she is somewhere cute with her family and friends, and a Diet Pepsi in hand. She is a craft master, beach lover, and mother to us all!

A recent addition since ASGS/Triton Outfitters Christmas Potluck of 2015, Pusheen is the vigilant watch-cat of the office. You can find her in her favorite spot perched high above Thao's desk. Don't be fooled by her adorable pink bow though, because she will protect her family (and her donut) tooth and nail!