BFA Graphic Design Show | Spring 2021
Destiny Barajas
As a designer, creating is the way I practice mindfulness. Mental health isn’t taken as seriously as it should, so for my senior project I launched Cherished Peach. Cherished Peach is an eco-friendly, mental health awareness apparel brand. I’ve learned that before you can be kind to others, you first have to be kind to yourself, so I wanted to create a brand that reminds consumers to practice mindfulness, sustainability, and to spread kindness. In my designs, I aspire to evoke openness, warmth, and tranquility.
Sarah Crabill
With the stress of school, work, and life in general, many of us forget to take care of our mental health. So, for my senior project I wanted to create designs that would motivate others that struggle with mental health like I do. One of the things that helped me in some of my darkest times was coloring. I created several motivational coloring pages that encourage mindfulness. As well as stickers and posters that will act as daily reminders to be kind to your mind. With bright colors, and engaging illustrations I hope to inspire others to practice self-care.
Brooke Gorman
Brooke Gorman strives to be versatile in all aspects of design. President of AIGA student group at Radford, Brooke is a leader, dedicated to working with any team. She has been recognized for her role in the collaboration between Radford's graphic design program and Carilion to help pediatric surgical and trauma patients. Brooke has been recognized for her publication design at the Radford Student Graphic Design Show in 2019. Most recently, in 2021, she was awarded two gold Addy awards for branding and packaging design.
Austin Greene
Striving to cut through humanity's intricacies and reveal genuine conversation, there only lies the utmost gratitude for the opportunities to get to know the individual story of a person. The spark formed from authenticity combined with compassion forms a transformative force for society’s structure. Austin Greene views graphic design as the physical vessel for this force.
Ling Jie Gu
I am a martial artist, artist, graphic designer, musician, writer, and science enthusiast. I strive to create things as they are depicted towards the general public. Hailing from Boca Raton, FL, I had an interest in science and art since I was very young. Animals and science are often depicted in my work.
Taylor James
My name is Taylor James (yes, backwards my name is James Taylor, I’ve heard it all before). I am a creative, well versed in the different areas of design. If it needs to be done, I aim to solve the problem. I enjoy learning new technicalities of design and always am improving. That’s it.
Sarah Jennings
Sarah Jennings is a graphic design and marketing specialist residing in Radford, VA. She professionally designs websites, tradeshow pieces, magazine covers, corporate literature, and billboards. Her work has appeared in publications such as Exit 109, Whim, The Telegraph, and The Washington Post. She has exhibited works in the Andrew W. Ross Student Gallery, The American Institute of Graphic Arts Student Graphic Design Show, and the American Advertising Federation Competition.
Sophie Smith Malesky
One of my greatest passions is running my very own vintage online clothing store. However, being an artist and designer has left me wanting to create and design original pieces. So I have launched a sister shop to my original shop on a new website to sell my original designs on hoodies, patches, tote bags, stickers, and more.
Abigail Parker
Abigail Parker is a senior graphic design student who will be graduating April 30, 2021. She excels greatly in vector illustration. In her free time, she likes to watch YouTube videos and play video games.
Hannah Regis
As a graphic designer, I work hard to develop designs that speak both to me and to others about the beauty that exists in the world. Part of my process before I begin designing is to read as much as I can about the subject at hand. I do not merely want to capture the image but rather, with careful, colorful decisions, I want to give that society life once more. I try with every finished work to breathe life into the piece. The challenge, as with any art, is not to stick with the known, but instead explore new things to create masterpieces.
Jamisa Williams
My name is Jamisa, I'm from Virginia Beach and I make stuff that I hope is cool to look at and makes you feel something.