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2025 M.F.A. Alumni

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Jordan Blandino
MFA Design, UC Davis

Jordan’s educational journey builds on over a decade of professional experience working in the bicycle industry as a certified mechanic, product developer, and micromobility researcher. Also an accomplished illustrator, woodworker, and maker, he extends meticulous artistry and craft to his design process. Jordan’s passion for cycling and outdoor adventure informs a strong environmental consciousness that influences his work.

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Latrell Broughton
MFA Design, UC Davis

Within interactive design, my interest is combining traditional 2D mediums with XR elements. My practice is jointly influenced by Black Transnationalist thought and Afrofuturism. My goal is to build resilient global communities across lingual, cultural, and religious gaps. Where are our borders, and how do we dream up of a world beyond them?

Website: http://www.bluebookmag.com

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Isadora Goldschneider
MFA Design, UC Davis

Isadora Goldschneider is a textile and fashion designer from Nevada City, California. With a background in music, dance and fiber arts, Isadora uses an interdisciplinary approach to design, exploring how these practices enrich the human experience and aid transitions of grief and loss.

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Dassie (Chengjie) Jin
MFA Design, UC Davis

Dassie is a jewelry designer and metal artist specializing in small-scale sculptures and jewelry. She also works in the fields of furniture and fashion. In her work, she aspires to create sustainable and environmentally friendly jewelry and furniture pieces using discarded objects and vintage heirlooms.

Website: https://dassiejin.wixsite.com/website

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Zarina Majidova
MFA Design, UC Davis

Zarina is a UI/UX designer with a portfolio spanning various industries, including banking, blockchain technologies, telecommunications, horeca, pixel art gaming, SAAS, and more. Her career has taken her to diverse companies worldwide, with a footprint in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the US, among others.

Website: https://www.behance.net/zarinamajidova

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Diego Martinez Fernandez del Castillo
MFA Design, UC Davis

Diego is an award-winning designer known for blending tradition with innovation across various design domains, including jewelry and interior design. His current passion lies in promoting sustainability and circular economy practices.

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