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Andrea Maria Garay is a Salvadoran graphic designer pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in General Business at The University of Alabama. With experience spanning various areas, including branding, packaging, and motion design, Andrea has developed a style that combines the synergy of playful experimentation with polished sophistication. She believes that design is not only about aesthetics, but also about practicality and functionality in creating experiences and making a lasting impact.

Over the course of her career, Andrea has partnered with clients across professional and academic settings, refreshing the branding of student organizations, establishing professional marketing campaigns, and contributing to creative teams on larger-scale projects. Currently, she serves as the Senior Graphic Designer at The University of Alabama’s Barefield College of Arts and Sciences Communications Team, where she provides creative direction and develops impactful designs for the College’s brand, events, and publications.

Andrea has also won local and regional recognitions. Awarded by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), she received a District 7 Silver ADDY Award in Sales and Marketing Promotion for Chump Chugs, a good and beverage line. She was also awarded the 2024-2025 Students Judge’s Choice for the show.

What does “good design” mean to you?

This is a great question – A good design should create a presence without shouting. It communicates a clear and consistent message, whether it is big or small, to your target audience and sparks an emotional reaction in some way.

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