Ailiya's Portfolio

Portfolio

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Featured in the University of Toronto SciArt Gallery

H2Whoa!

Theme: Discoveries in Science

Discovery is achieved through collaboration, and it is incited through learning. In this piece, STEAM disciplines are encompassed in their own pods, and these pods connect to resemble hydrogen atoms. The bonds are encased with plants to demonstrate growth accomplished through connections and free flow of ideas through disciplines. Some show discovery through lab work, while others display peers collaborating or learning together. Hydrogen bonding can be seen linking the atoms, further conveying the theme that discovery in STEAM can be achieved through collaboration, research, and learning together.

Water is the essence of life. It connects all of us. Likewise, an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the world and discoveries in STEAM subjects can be depicted here. Among these are computer science, math, astronomy, engineering, chemistry, biology, and research.

Semi-finalist in the Dubai Festival of the Arts

Theme: Flight into innovation

Innovators, big and small, are trail-blazers. In this piece, they are represented by the birds. They all make a difference; from the largest birds to the tiny hummingbird. They start from the ground, and since the road to innovation is laden with obstacles, one must learn to float before they can take flight. It takes determination and strength to persevere through hardship.

On this journey, innovators will find themselves inspired by those who came before them, and this inspiration will allow them to transform to reach their true potential. Anyone can become an innovator. There is enough space for everyone in the wide open sky.

Atomhawk 2022 Competition Submission

Theme: Forgotten Creation

An original character of mine, called Rayne, discovers a piece of an ancient mechanism. Ir’s rusty with age and covered in the undergrowth. She sees visions of her future self through a glassy midnight-colored portal. A blue gem glistens on the apex of the strange device, catching errant rays of sunlight streaming through the vast forest canopy. Rayne’s pet, a sprite named Figment, accompanies her on her journey.

Featured in University of Toronto’s 2023 STEM Art Exhibition

Elegance in Intelligence

Theme: What Inspired you to pursue STEM?

I'm inspired by the perfect and elegant design of the universe Created by God, evident in the Golden Ratio. The intricate crystalline patterns that molecules form, the spiral of galaxies, flower petals, snowflakes, shells, even down to the DNA follow the Golden Ratio. This mathematical intelligent design inspired me to pursue STEM. The beauty of nature still inspires me today, both art and in science. I added elements from my previous pieces because it portrayed the community of STEM students.

Environments

Indoor

Dark academia stairs

Library

Bookshelf

Cozy daylight

Fantasy setting : library of lost things

Fantasy setting: portal room

Outdoor

Mirror pond

Indoor luxury pool

Slanted cave

Aquarium tunnel

Ice lake

Ariel cinematic

Beach

Star fall

Stylized Objects

Everyday items

Shiny fantasy items

commissioned

Logo Designs

For a Blog

Selected

For a Boutique

Selected

For an Embroidery shop

Selected

App cover

Company logo

For an App

Work Experience

The Authors of Tomorrow

Talbina

Health Occupations Students of America

NeuroKeep

July 2022

Digital Design Specialist

Creative Department

- present

Create a theme, color pallets, and social media content for each competition
Attend and participate Leadership meetings, present ideas, and provide feedback
Communicate with Outreach Director and Executive Director for content updates
Instagram covers, story cover, google form header, eventbrite banners, logos, posters, itinerearies and more

Graphic Designer & Co-founder

Jan 2023

- present

Created company logo and brand identity
Catered to CEO’s taste and style preference while making desings
Illustrated content for app
Designed 6+ app icons for the CEO to choose from
Created brand identity pack
Aided in market research and surveys
Contributed ideas and actively participated in meetings with entrepreneurial coaches
Created the information architecture to be used by the programers to code the app

May 2023

Executive Graphic Designer

- May 2024

Created vibrant posts to attract attention of students to join events hosted by the organization
Created a luminescent LinkedIn banner for the group
Created Instagram story posts to boost engagement of audience
Redesigned brochure to enhance visual appeal and increase readability of information
Participated in weekly meetings as part of the leadership and events team to suggest ideas and provide feedback

Illustrator & Social Media Content Creator

Feb 2024

- Apr 2024

Learned how to effectively create engaging and fun reels
Created original art based off of the description given by CEO
Learned how to manage time efficiently
Implemented feedback provided by the supervisor to adhere to the company’s vision
Researched trends in social media marketing and implemented them in our projects

Position

Company

Digital Design Specialist (Graphic Designer)

The Authors of Tomorrow

2+ years

Tenure

Event Title

Ice & Imagination: Winter Writing Contest

Deliverables

Graphics Submitted

Colour pallet
Google form banner
Insta story cover
Insta collections cover
Logo

Write & Fright: Halloween Writing Contest

Myths & More Writing Contest

Colour pallet
Google form banner
Insta story cover
Insta collections cover
Logo

Colour pallet
Google form banner
Insta story cover
Insta collections cover
Logo

Shazam: Lyrics-based Writing Contest

Colour pallet
Google form banner
Insta story cover
Insta collections cover
Logo

Clyde Convention

Workshops

Query Dojo

Workshop

5 Eventbrite banners
Follow the TAOT colour pallet

Google form header
2 page itinerary

September Workshops

3 Eventbrite banners
1 itinerary
1 website box for TROT (The Readers if Tomorrow)

Certificates

1 volunteer participation certificate
1 certificate of achievement using the new logo

Galleries Event

Use new logo and theme to create graphic for Galleries google form header

Coach Hunt Event

Create graphic for Coach Hunt post

Writers’ Journey

Series

Design a creative instagram post slideshow for a writers’ feature

Halloween & Friday 13th Event

Presented idea of a Friday 13th event to the leadership team
Created colour pallet & post designs
Wrote a week’s worth of content to be posted the week before Friday 13th
Content includes:

announcement post
original writing prompts
original activities
original character inspiration
Bonus informative content
Special Friday 13th reel

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Ice & Imagination: Winter Writing Contest (2023 Update)

Redesign winter contest graphics to fit the new theme.

Poster
Google form header
Announcement post

Writers Wrapped (based on Spotify wrapped)

Created content and designs for post idea by the TAOT founder
Made blank template versions to post on stories

Holiday Gift Pack

ideated and created pack of 3 documents and promo posts
1) Writing Roadmap
2) Brandon Sanderson’s top tips infographic

How to write multiple POVs
How to kill a character

3)Writer’s Room Template

How to use story beats
Story beats template for all character archetypes

Cozy Writing Prompts

Created original content and designs for a series of posts for the holiday season

2024 Colour Pallet Mock-ups

Created different colour pallets for each of the 4 blocks of TAOT’s year.
In the end, the creative director decided to use the old colours, so I created a brand identity pack for them