BA Art/Design Studies, San Jose State University 2017 Minor: Mexican American Studies
Adriana Arriaga’s current research focuses on designing for
vulnerable communities using interactive design. Her goal is to
connect with different people to start a dialogue on social
issues that affect marginalized communities. Arriaga refers to
herself as a social impact designer; to her this means she
designs by integrating the consideration of race, class, gender
and other marginalized groups. In her previous experience,
Arriaga has applied her design and artistic skills to help bring
awareness to social issues in communities.
B.S. in Architecture, Shiraz Azad University of Art and Architecture
Persia started her education at Shiraz Azad University of Art and
Architecture where she received her B.S. in Architecture. She has
always had a strong passion for arts, music and design. She
continues to explore different painting techniques and combines
them with cultural elements through her work. She started working
as an architect on multiple residential projects upon graduation
in Iran, and her journey brought her to the United States to
continue her education, where she found her desired major at UC
Davis.
University of Lapland, B.A. Interior and Textile Design, 2017
Jenna’s professional practice combines traditional methods with
new technologies, aiming to develop innovative designs that are
purposeful, visually intriguing and sustainable. Her MFA research
focuses on ornamental design, its different traditions,
principles and the background of ornamental design practice.
BA Design, University of California, Davis, 2011MFA Design, University of California, Davis, 2019
Adam Taylor’s research catalogs the history of design for
American politics and places it into conversation with the design
of countercultures and political protest, aiming to further
understand the interwoven nature of politics and design
practices. Taylor’s current exhibition and graphic design
professional work continues his previous projects with arts
organizations, cities, museums, non-profits, and
universities.
BA Design, University of California, Davis 2016 Minor: Textiles and ClothingMFA Textiles and Fashion Design, University of California, Davis 2019
Dee Dee Yang’s research explores the material culture of Hmong
batik and its significance to the cultural identity of Hmong
women. Her passion for Hmong textiles stems from her desire to
understand her own Hmong-American identities, which has continued
to inspire her work in textile craft and apparel design.
