aka Melii <3

I’m a Graphic Designer, UX Researcher, and Community Organizer based in Fontana, CA.

I have my Associate's degree in Graphic Design and am continuing my education as a Sociology student, because for me design has always been about people. My dream is to build a career where I can use my creative skills in a meaningful way, whether that is designing experiences, telling stories, or creating work that serves the people.

Outside of design I am a volunteer community organizer in the Inland Empire, passionate about social justice, and building spaces where people feel seen and connected. I started my own art club and run a Discord server dedicated to connecting community members, organizers, and creatives in my area. For me creativity and community have always gone hand in hand.

MORE ABOUT ME…

All my life I have been a creative. I taught myself how to draw at a young age and eventually evolved into a Graphic Designer and Digital Artist. A characteristic I love about myself is finding beauty in everyday things. I am always catching myself admiring book covers, album artwork, product packaging, architecture, fabric patterns and home decor. It may slow me down when I am on the move but it makes everyday life so much more interesting.

When I am actually on the move I love hiking, thrifting, trying new food and drink spots with my loved ones and going to the beach. Some niche interests of mine are anything horror related, oddities and gothic aesthetics.

I am someone who takes in the world, finds meaning in it, and translates it back to the people around me. That is the thread that connects everything I do.