Meet the team
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EMMA LINco-founderEver since I could properly grasp a pencil, I have found myself with either a color pencil, paintbrush, or stylus in hand. My passion for art has not only led me to explore different artistic mediums from paint and charcoal to digital art, but has also allowed me to develop a greater appreciation for the art hidden in our everyday lives. Through The Design Pact, I seek to use my experiences to give back to the small businesses, from salons to pizzerias, that light up our communities and serve as the foundation of our society.
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Simone pereiraco-founderI've always had a strong dislike for the array of birthday cards offered at my local convenience stores, so I decided to take matters into my own hands at learn digital art at the age of 11. Since then, I have dedicated my time to exploring the world of illustration, animation, graphic design, typography and more. Creating The Design Pact with Emma has been such an amazing experience and it brings me much joy to use my favorite hobby as a way to help my community during these unsettling times.
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ELLIE YANDirector of social mediaMy name is Ellie, and I am a sophomore at Barnard College. I’m the Director of Social Media for TDP. I aim to bridge my experience in traditional art media with social media marketing to help small businesses grow online. I’m incredibly proud to be part of The Design Pact and hope to make a substantial impact on our local community and beyond.
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DAVID LuozhangDirector of FinanceDavid Zhi LuoZhang is a sophomore at University of Pennsylvania and the Director of Finance at The Design Pact. Outside of The Design Pact, he enjoys writing in his blog (medium.com/the-grander-strategy), leading his healthcare consultancy Wingspan Solutions, and listening to old country music. He is hoping to pursue a career in healthcare administration and global health.
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AUBREY KIMDirector of public relationsI’m Aubrey, and I’m the Director of PR for The Design Pact! In other words, I work with advertisement and promotions for our cause, and you can usually find me reaching out to companies through our Facebook page. Other than that, I’m a current sophomore at University of Southern California. Outside of school, you can either find me working at Paris Baguette (for the sole purpose of eating egg tarts) or doing something artistic. I love to draw, paint, and especially recently, sew my own clothing out of pieces that I’ve thrifted.
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VINCENT HSUlead designerI’ve always loved drawing ever since I was a kid. Teachers were always telling me to stop doodling dinosaurs and spaceships in my notebook and to pay attention instead. As I’ve grown, however, I developed a deep appreciation for the simple, elegant aspects of art. While dinosaurs and spaceships are still cool, I can’t help but appreciate a finely crafted logo or an intuitive and beautiful user interface. Graphic design has become the focus of my artistic passion, and what better way is there to express my creativity than helping others along the way?
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Michelle zhudesignerHi! My name is Michelle. I’ve always been passionate about art, and have loved thoroughly experimenting with its many forms, including painting, sketching, graphic design, figure skating, and writing. Art, especially the design aspect, is something that will always be a huge part of my life and the things I enjoy. I decided to join The Design Pact because not only do I get to experiment and learn with an amazing team of equally passionate artists, I can help support small businesses and make a tangible impact in a difficult time. I’m beyond excited to be working with TDP!
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Vira prakhyaDesignerHi! My name is Virajitha Prakhya and I am a Junior at Dougherty Valley High School. I enjoy dancing, drawing, painting, and cooking. My journey with art started off with painting and then later transitioned into computer graphic art. Recently, I have been doing more digital drawings and animations in my free time.
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