projects.
about.
Ellie Irish is a third-year student at Miami University. She is studying Emerging Technology in 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 Expected Graduation: May 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Overall GPA: 3.74
Major: Emerging Technology in Business and Design; Minor: Communication Design & Studio Art
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
WMSR Redhawk Radio Club, Oxford, OH August 2023- Present
Programmer/Web Designer
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Scheduled 20 radio shows each semester while managing everyone’s recordings and technical issues
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Designed website to fit a desired branding making it a common space for each branch of radio
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Teamed together with 10 other executive members to build the club each semester by designing merchandise and helping host events
Freelance Graphic Design, Mackinac Island, MI June 2023 - July 2023
Designer
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Illustrated a poster for a community event was displayed all over town in 10 businesses and on postcards
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Coordinated in partnership with the Mackinac Island Arts Council and band Wood Box Heros to create a design that drove 200 people to an event
SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Bear Title Sequence, Motion Design Toolkit August - December 2023
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Analyzed four hours of footage from The Bear to produce a dynamic title sequence and was appointed as one of five students to showcase work at the Student Exposition
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Utilized Adobe After Effects to design and animate engaging visual elements
RoomRite App, Intermediate Interaction Design & Intro to Moblie App Dev January - May 2023
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Conducted research on college students organizing chores and translated findings into a user persona, workflow sketches, wireframes, and finally adding gamification on Figma
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Launched an app from these ideas on the app store using SwiftUI to code
Print Media Pins, Collaborative Lab January - May 2024
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Investigated the impact of print media by conducting 15 interviews and repurposing discontinued PEOPLE Magazines into 110 unique buttons. Challenged traditional news presentation methods by displaying buttons throughout campus
WORK EXPERIENCE
Patterson’s Café, Oxford, OH August 2024 - Present
Barista/Bartender/Server
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Collaborated with seven coworkers by making each table drink orders while simultaneously serving six people at the bar efficiently
Camp Davis, Jackson Hole, WY May 2024 - July 2024
Chef/KP
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Customized each dish prepared for 40 students by paying attention to detail in preparation, plating, and serving
Good Day Café, Mackinac Island, MI June 2018 - August 2023
Barista
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Served hundreds of customers daily, taking time to give each full attention
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Prepared weekly schedules for 10 coworkers taking into account everyone's needs
HARD SKILLS
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Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Cinema 4D
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Coding: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and SwiftUI
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Figma
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TouchDesigner
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Notch
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Illustration, painting (acrylic), ceramics
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Live radio experience
