DigitalPortfolio_irish_fall_2024
projects.
about.
Ellie Irish is a third-year student at Miami University. She is studying Emerging Technology of Business and Design with a double minor in Communication Design and Studio Art. When she was in high school in her hometown, of Rochester, Michigan, Irish found a love for music and movies and the design process for making art. Directors like Greta Gerwig and Wes Anderson opened Irish’s mind to all the possibilities in film. Their distinctive visual style and quirky storytelling left a lasting mark on Irish's artistic sensibilities. Upon joining the yearbook staff, Irish honed in on her design skills. As she assumed the role of Yearbook Editor, the experience drove her toward her academic path as an ETBD student at Miami. Irish's passion for graphic design and UX design fuels her ambition to craft projects of genuine significance, aspiring to leave a lasting impact on the future once she graduates.
artist statement.
My subject matter is people, whether it is in the realm of photography or design. My goal is to capture life and how people put meaning to it. I have a passion for immersive user experiences and impactful visual storytelling. My creative journey is an exploration of the intersection between aesthetics and functionality. Within my designs, I seek to evoke emotions, spark curiosity, and convey messages that resonate with people. For me, every design I make should describe a narrative. Every color, font, and element is a deliberate choice, aimed at creating a lasting visual impact on people. Art has a lasting impact on everyone, and I don’t only want to create something that provokes thought but to create something that assists with life. Design is essential to survival and a good design can make all the difference. We need good design to effectively communicate, for things to have a purpose, and aid people in everyday life. I became a designer because of the ways I can use my creativity to develop something that will mean something to someone. Even if it is just one.
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EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH — (GPA 3.9)
Expected graduation: Spring 2026
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Major: Emerging Technology of Business and Design
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Minor: Communication Design & Studio Art
EXPERIENCE
Redhawk Radio, Oxford, OH - Programmer/Web Designer
August 2023 - Present
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Coordinate and manage the scheduling of radio shows each semester, ensuring seamless broadcast operations
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Redesign and maintain the website, ensuring alignment with the organization’s brand and building upon the previous designer's work to enhance the user experience
Patterson’s Café, Oxford, OH — Barista/Bartender
August 2024 - Present
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Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beer, specialty drinks, and lattes to customers in a high-volume environment
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Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming and positive guest experience while managing large crowds during peak hours
Camp Davis, Jackson Hole, WY — Chef/KP
May 2024 - July 2024
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Made breakfast and dinner for the students while having creative control over the dishes we prepared
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Kept a positive attitude and consistently delivered in a fast-paced and high-stress team environment
Freelance Graphic Design (Mackinac Arts Council), Mackinac Island, MI — Designer
June 2023 - July 2023
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Designed a poster for a concert in my local area
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Worked in partnership with the Arts Council and the Wood Box Heroes band to get an accurate vision that they wanted to represent
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Displayed all over town and on postcards
Good Day Café, Mackinac Island, MI — Barista
June 2018 - August 2023
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Created the weekly schedules
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Assisted the social media worker and created content on TikTok
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Served hundreds of customers daily, taking time to give each my full attention
Starbucks, Rochester, MI — Barista
November 2021 - April 2022
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Operated the drive-thru by myself, juggled taking orders as well as completing them simultaneously
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Completed orders promptly while personalizing each drink to the customer
HARD SKILLS
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Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Cinema 4D
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HTML, Javascript, SwiftUI
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Notch
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Touchdesigner
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Cinema 4D
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Google Apps
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Illustration, painting (acrylic), ceramics
SOFT SKILLS
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Teamwork - worked with people from all over the world
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Customer Service - worked in retail for the past 5 years
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Reliable - had been left to manage the café when the manager couldn’t be there
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Quick Learner - made custom drinks while memorizing the basic menu
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
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Redhawk Radio Executive Board, Programmer & Web Designer (August 2023 - Present)