hi, i’m gianna!

Person sitting on a wooden box, wearing a black sweater, blue jeans, and black shoes, against a gray background.

Photo by Ella Fling

My passion for creativity started in high school, where I was involved in a performing arts creative writing program. I wrote everything from poems to short story’s, and even tried journalistic-style pieces. That led me to Syracuse University, where I studied Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism for two years before taking an Introduction to Graphic Design class. Making something impactful without words was something new and interesting to me, and soon I realized my heart was pulling me away from writing and towards design. Today, I am fortunate enough to be designing and illustrating graphics and websites for clients. 

I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. I received a B.S. in Graphic Design with minors in Sociology and Psychology, and am interested in the intersection between design and society.

Some of my skills include typography, photography, UX/UI design, motion design, and illustration – along with others you can find on my resume. I am well-suited for designing across many platforms and media. For the next year, I will be calling Newhouse home for just a bit longer while participating in the Advanced Media Management Master’s program.

experience

resume

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Intro to Graphic Design, Course Facilitator Syracuse, NY | January 2025 - Present

Major Magazine, Graphic Design Director Syracuse, NY | December 2023 - May 2025

Pixels & Print Design Workshop, Student Leader Syracuse, NY | February 2025

Newhouse Visitors Center, Senior Intern & Ambassador Syracuse, NY | June 2024 - August 2024

University Girl, Summer Intern & Feel Good Editor Remote & Syracuse, NY | September 2022 - August 2024

Syracuse Esports Program, Graphic Designer Syracuse, NY | October 2024 - December 2024

education

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University

M.S. Advanced Media Management, May 2026 • Forever Orange Scholar

B.S. Graphic Design, May 2025 • Newhouse Leadership Scholar • Minor: Sociology, Psychology

skills   

Tech: Figma • Canva • AI Engineering • Blender • HTML5 • CSS3 • Photography

Adobe: Illustrator • Photoshop • Indesign • After Effects • Lightroom • Firefly • XD