Hi there!

I am an illustrating designer and obsessive collector of eclectic inspiration and unexpected information, located right here in the Bay Area. In my spare time you could probably find me reading about anything from fantasy to physics, from happiness to history.

I believe that design is a tool that I can use to bring attention to things that matter, and means I can keep learning, playing, making, collecting, and challenging myself. Design has taught me to always search just a little deeper for that connection that sparks a change in perspective or a shift in knowledge, and ever since I’ve been chasing that spark.

So let's get in touch!

ripoage@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

The Linus Group
July 2019–Present | Berkeley, CA
Contract visual designer working with Linus’ internal strategy and design teams on presentation design, marketing visuals, and infographic design for science and healthcare clients.

Elemental8
February 2015–November 2016 |  San José, CA
Graphic designer working in close collaboration with clients and internal teams on projects including interface and experience design for consumer and biomedical products, product development, brand identity development, mobile app and website design, and packaging design, as well as performing many project management duties. 

Education.com
April 2011–Present |  Redwood City, CA
Contractor working closely with editorial team to develop content and design layout and illustrations for worksheets, coloring pages, workbooks, and workbook covers. 

San José State University
September 2013–July 2014 |  San José, CA
Intern with Marketing and Communications department, worked on a wide range of projects, photo archiving, layout, photography, web and print graphics, social media campaigns, brand development and deployment, and icon design.

EXHIBITIONS

Design in Transit
June 2014 |  Works Gallery, San José, CA
Exhibition of 5 rebrands of the VTA system
Role: Work shown, exhibition design, and exhibition installation

SJSU Student Exhibition
June 2013 |  Doosung Paper Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
Role: Work shown and installation

HONORS

Second Place |  MeDATA Application
UCLA Emergency Medicine Evaluation Application Competition
Awarded in 2014 by Dr. Scott Votey, Dr. Lisa Vollendorf,
and Professor Chang Kim

First Place |  American River Review
Magazine Cover Design
Awarded for 2011 by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Pacemaker Award |  American River Review
Student Literary Magazine
Role: Art Director
Awarded for 2010 by The Associate Collegiate Press

First Place |  American River Review
Literary Magazine Overall Design
Role: Art Director
Awarded for 2010 by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association

EDUCATION

San José State University
BFA Graphic Design, Class of 2014

American River College
Focus in Art New Media, Aug 2005 to Dec 2010