TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Mariangela is a designer from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mex., and Brownsville, Texas. With a B.S. in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin, she initially worked on marketing for brands and musical artists. However, driven by a desire for more creative challenges, Mariangela is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in Communication Design at Texas State University. She draws inspiration from her Mexican American heritage on the border, influencing her thesis research and projects, particularly in the realm of typography as a cultural archive. Beyond design, her interests include crafting, live music, Riso printing, and solving puzzles..
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I draw inspiration from moments of human connection, placing emphasis on shared experiences.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
I’m captivated by Work/Play Studio, also known as Danielle and Kevin. I had the privilege of learning about their creative process through a keynote and workshop, and it has left a lasting impact on me.
DO YOU CURRENTLY, OR DO YOU PLAN TO, DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
Part of being human is having (com)passion, and part of being a designer is having the skills to critically and responsibly put that (com)passion towards significant causes. This commitment to impactful design will continue to be an integral part of my design practice.
