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.

As a 2021 Sixth College Alumni, Fred graduated with a B.A. in Communications and Visual Media Arts. His origin story with design started with staying up late into the night making graphics for his One Direction fan page in middle school #Directioners Up! Fred loves creating designs that blends his interest with music, art, and all the new design trends that pop up. On his free time, Fred produces music and fashion/makeup content to leave the girls gagged, well, yes!

Thoa is a girl designing things. 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. Talk to her! She'll be happy to chat, give advice, play card games, and think deeply about life.

Ivan is a second year 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 one of our newest resident graphic artists who loves FLUFFY and ASGS <3! She is currently a second year at Seventh College double majoring in Cognitive Science (Design and Interaction) and Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM). Along with hanging out in the office with her 13-inch- iPad designing stickers, you can also find Rylee being crafty, at the UCSD Craft Center making clay, loading kilns, and setting up craft workshops. Outside of work, for fun, Rylee likes to go on runs, discover new food obsessions (one currently being pizookies), spend all her money at vintage/flea markets, and discover new places in San Diego!

Edward is a current third 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:

Madeline is a 4th year Communications major with an affinity for content creation. Professionally, Madeline is deeply passionate about using modern technology to help people communicate with each other like never before—to find community, express their creativity, plan real world events, question their own beliefs and biases, raise awareness, and overall inspire societal changes for the greater good. In her free time you can catch her thrifting, obsessing over her cat, playing board games, or chatting about the deepest aspects of life.

Kharylle (she/her) is a fourth year Molecular and Cell Biology, B.S and Global Health, B.S. She is enthusiastic about trying new things and has a UCSD bucket list she is checking off! She is interested in experiencing new things and discussing innovative ideas that spark conversations!

Jenny is a fourth year majoring in Communication and minoring in Marketing. She is a nature enthusiast; she loves being in nature, going on hiking trails, watching the sunset, or being at the beach. She loves to spend time with friends, meet new people, explore cities, and go on adventures. When at the Graphic Studio, she loves to see everyone playing fun games and just having a good time at work!

Grace is a fourth-year studying Business Psychology, AAPI Studies, and Design! As the Made TO Order(MTO) manager for Triton Outfitters, she works closely with ASGS to turn custom merchandise ideas into reality. She's on the hunt for San Diego's best study cafe & lavender matcha latte (+ appreciates any recommendations!). On a daily basis you can find her scouring yelp for local food spots, breaking out into a (very inaccurate) british accent, jamming out to glee song covers, and day-dreaming about her next concert!

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!