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About me
I'm a designer who works at the intersection of music, technology, and visual storytelling. Currently studying at Syracuse University, I split my time between design direction for University Union, personal creative projects, and working with AI and emerging tech — staying on top of new tools as they drop and always integrating them into my process.
My work ranges from brand identity and editorial design to UI/UX, music production, and AI-driven creative tools. I adapt quickly, experiment across mediums, and actively integrate AI into my process — using it to build, prototype, and push ideas further than I could alone.
Experience
Graphic Design & Video Intern
BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition
Jun — Aug 2025
Designed POS ads deployed across hundreds of BODYARMOR and Powerade retail locations nationwide. Produced an original video ad for Powerade's fall football campaign. Led AI capstone project generating branded content, presented to C-suite executives.
Design Co-Director
University Union
Dec 2024 — Present
Co-direct design board producing visuals for 20+ events including concerts and festivals. Create graphics for social media reaching 12,000+ Instagram followers. Design large-format signage displayed in the Schine Student Center. Oversee visual direction and brand consistency across all University Union marketing.
Head of Design
20 Watts Magazine
Sep 2024 — Present
Design graphics for events and promotional materials. Align design concepts with editorial goals across team meetings. Create onboarding tutorials for new members. Mentor and guide design team through projects.
Head of Design
Mixtape Magazine
Sep 2022 — Sep 2024
Designed print magazine graphic and 10+ web article graphics. Collaborated with editorial teams on visual concepts. Managed and coordinated design projects from conception to finish.
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Michael Loya