I work in the cross-section
of design
and activism
to amplify
the voices
of minorities.

My Hawaiian middle name, Kana Loa Ali’i, ‘God of the Sea,’ informs my identity and design philosophy. By embracing the essence of the ocean, I aspire to create designs that cater to a diverse array of individuals — just as the sea nurtures its myriad of life forms, ultimately aiming to be a catalyst for positive change.

Scarlet magazine: revival

Rutgers University Publication

  • Cover

    The magazine’s theme is focused on social justice through the arts. The cover features a young Ras Baraka during his first run for Newark mayor in 1994.

  • Table of Contents

    The magazine features 14 stories, with 13 of them mentioned on the contents pages. Credits for the cover are found here. There are seven different sections.

  • House of Barakas

    This story was written by Anya Dillard. It details Ras Baraka’s life, while tying him into the arts realm.

  • Back Over

    The back cover carries the same colors found on the cover, and inside cover spreads.

  • Camera Latino 1/2

    This story was written by Jacob Amaro. It details an exhibit held at the Newark Public Library.

  • Camera Latino 3/4

    This is the second part of Camera Latino.

Scarlet

Discussions with seniors

Cross media

  • Cover & Back cover

    This project focuses on facilitating mental health dialogue within the senior citizen population. The application focuses on community and kin, while the pamphlet caters towards healthcare professionals.

  • "Community chat" DWS

    This app is called DWS, short for Discussions for seniors. This is the community chat tab.

  • Mental Health Dialogue

    This is the main section of the pamphlet that describes the severity of this issue, and why it is paramount.

  • Log In or Sign Up

    This is the design for pages that allow you to log in, or create an account with the DWS app.

  • My great grandfather

    This section details a few steps on how to have these conversations with senior citizens through a healthcare perspective.

  • Alternate community chat mock-up

Cross Media

WHAT ABOUT MY RIGHTS?

CURRICULUM

  • Cover

    This curriculum focuses on highlighting the contributions women have made in the design industry. Moreover, it provides representation for women, discusses gender wage gaps and reproductive justice.

  • Table of Contents

    This curriculum is fairly short, featuring five highlighted sections.

  • The Introduction

    This is the essay portion of my curriculum. This opens up the opportunities for conversation and dialogue.

  • Alternate cover mock-up

  • Full Spread Quote

    There are two sections in the curriculum that have this typographical treatment.

Curriculum