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Design

Through my courses at Northeastern University, I have explored graphic design, typography, and foundational art and design principles. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of composition, form, and creative expression.

Valks Instagram

As Social Chair, I manage the organization’s Instagram presence through content creation, posting, and overall account oversight. I also work closely with Northeastern Club Sports and our jersey sponsor, Spin, to support branding and team initiatives.

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Javascript Pattern

I designed a Valentine’s Day–themed decorative pattern using JavaScript and p5.js, combining nested loops, conditional logic, and custom geometric drawing functions to merge illustration and programming into a cohesive creative system. 

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Typography Font Book

I created a book highlighting some of my favorite fonts while developing different typographic skills.

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Representational Drawing

In this class, I learned the fundamentals of drawing and how to draw form and still lives.

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Robot

I created a sculpture of a robot using discarded hardware pieces scavenged from studio spaces across Northeastern University.

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Mechanics of Thought

For this piece, I layered segments of my STEM notes, varying their size, color, and rotation to create visual interest.

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Book Sculpture

I created a sculpture that represents the mental effort and neural tension involved in reading complex text. 

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Wire Sculpture

I created a wire self portrait for my fundamental art class, Making With Forms and Materials. 

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Research Dossier: Glossier You

I researched, wrote, and designed a research dossier on the packaging, design, and creative ideas behind the popular perfume Glossier You.

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Research Dossier: Sustainable Design

I researched, wrote, and designed a research dossier on sustainable product design. 

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