Hi! I’m Anael!*
*(pronounced ah-nah-yel)
I am a designer, illustrator, business owner, and animal crossing enthusiast from the bay area, ca with a passion for promoting empathy, diversity, and accessibility through creativity and design.
Projects 🖊️
UI/UX Design, Visual Design | 2023
Helping local grassroots political organizers run a successful campaign by keeping their team updated and informed with a new “Announcements” page.
Product Design, UI/UX Design | 2023
Creating access to resources from non-profits for marginalized communities with events and event management.
Product Design, UI/UX Design, User Research | 2022
Maximizing users’ learning, confidence, and motivation when learning a new language by allowing them to meet and practice speaking with other users that have similar goals and interests.
Graphic Design, Illustration, Branding | 2020 - PRESENT
My art/illustration brand where I illustrate and design merchandise including prints, stickers, and keychains to sell online and in person.
Graphic Design, Branding | 2020 - 2022
Elevating the Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center’s brand and bridging access to resources for the queer and trans community at UC Santa Cruz through promotional materials and brand collateral.
Product Design, UI/UX Design, Visual Design | 2021
A housing website for UC Santa Cruz students that streamlines the housing search process by prioritizing student needs and consolidating housing opportunities and resources into one place.