About

Adriana received her B.A. in Art/Design Studies from San Jose State University and her M.F.A. in Design from the University of California, Davis. With visual communication design, she looks to connect with people by using familiar cultural references. Though she has spent most her time pursuing her degrees, she has designed for college departments, community events, and organizations. Arriaga has been featured in different exhibits in California, led workshops, given presentations on her work, and hosts pop ups in different cities. Whether it is UX or posters, her work aims to explore how design can help address different social issues and build community.

Education

M.F.A. Design

University of California, Davis
June 2019

B.A. Design Studies

San Jose State University
May 2017

A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Arts & Humanities Emphasis, Studio Arts for Transfer

Santa Barbara City College
May 2015

Experience

Freelance

June 2019 - Present

Graduate Researcher

University of California, Davis
September 2018 - June 2019

Teacher Assistant

University of California, Davis
September 2018 - June 2019

Art Consultant

San Jose State Social Impact Internship
September 2015 - April 2016

Graphic Designer

Casa Dolores, Center for the Study of the Popular Arts of Mexico
August, 2014 - July, 2015

Featured Publications

Latino Book Review Magazine

April, 2019

Featured Exhibitions

A Huevo!

Santa Barbara, CA
August, 2019

Art & Humanities Graduate Exhibition

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
May 29 to June 16, 2019.

A Voz Alta with El Comalito Collective

Vallejo, CA
April 12, 2019.

Mujeres de Maiz Annual Visual Art Exhibit

Los Angeles, CA
March, 2019.

Our Stories, Women Resource and Research Center

Davis, CA
March, 2019.

WORKS/San Jose, Unity in Diversity

San Jose, CA
February 17, 2019.

WILD: Gender Equality in Design Leadership Panel, Workshop and Exhibit

AIGA SF
October 5, 2018.

Davis Feminist Film Festival Art Show

Davis, CA
May 10th & 11th, 2018.

Design for Democracy

American Institute of Graphic Arts
April, 2018.

Power to the Polls

Amplifier Art
April, 2018.

Ellen Hansen Memorial Gallery

UC Davis
April, 2018.

Exit Through the Bathroom

UC Davis
February, 2018.

Cliteracy & You

Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
October, 2017.

Design Worth Doing

San Jose State University
May, 2017.