Student Design Workshop
We teamed up with Ciele and University of the Arts to curate a project where design and illustration students applied their unique styles to the blank canvases of running hats. Through a guided workshop, each student was given creative freedom to design a hat and gain real world experience for their pursuit of a career in the arts. The hats will be sold with 100% of profits going to the students.
Meet the Artists
Mads Torres
Mads Torres (@scribbledmads) is an illustrator and visual development artist based in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in poster art, book covers, and developmental work for 2D animation, and are currently developing a fantasy-horror graphic novel series. Mads’ work is characterized by bright, outlandish colors and unique textures, and often incorporates their love of cats, comics, and botanical elements. https://madstorres.com
Ella Carter
Ella Carter (@ellac.arterart) is a Philadelphia-based illustrator and game artist with a passion for fantasy, character design, and visual storytelling. Her work is inspired by old-school tabletop roleplaying games, mixed with the rich colors from 1970s editorial design. She is currently pursuing a BFA at the University of the Arts. https://ellacarter.myportfolio.com
Miles Benson
Miles Benson (@by.breez) is a prominent 21-year-old graphic designer and illustrator from Philadelphia. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design at The University of the Arts and is currently the Associate Creative Director at Simple Stupid Records in New York. Miles has been providing freelance design services since 2018, and has established himself as a trusted and sought-after designer within the underground rap community. Miles is also a video editor at Thelafhouse and Perfect Timing Media Group. With a strong passion for design and a proven track record of delivering consistent work with well-known artists and clothing brands, Miles is eager to tackle any new project that comes his way.
Alexa Luxmi Kennedy
Alexa Luxmi Kennedy (@alexaluxmiart) is a current junior graphic design student at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to studying graphic design, she is also passionate about ceramics, web design, and drawing. Her artistic inspirations include Lisa Frank, hyperfemininity, art history and the Y2k aesthetic. https://alexakennedy.myportfolio.com/work
Adam DeLussey
Adam, “badass art crusader,” (@crapstract) is a Philadelphia based illustrator who is pursuing a business minor and recently acquired an LLC. He incorporates his traditional pen and ink work with his passion for folktales to try and make something original.
Ana Bartishvili
Ana Bartishvili (@bertlaniproduction) is a photographer and graphic design student. https://anibertlani.myportfolio.com/work
Ancil Austin Jr.
Ancil Austin Jr. (@callme_apa) is a senior immersed in the world of graphic design with a minor in art history at the University of the Arts, situated in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. Drawing inspiration from their profound appreciation for plants and nature, Ancil infuses their designs with an organic and gentle allure, captivating the eyes of viewers. Beyond the realm of design, Ancil delves into diverse artistic realms, exploring printmaking and ceramics while also harboring a keen interest in the intricacies of computer science.
Brittney Mallon
Brittney Mallon (@bmallon_illustrations) is currently studying as an illustration major, and a print media minor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She is currently based in Lindenwold New Jersey. Brittney uses their inspirations from everyday life and the ocean to create fantasy worlds to bring alternative perspectives to the viewer's attention. Their work has a recurring theme of portraying an oceanic atmosphere and aquatic creatures. Their process balances subtle detail and fantasy elements while combining traditional and digital drawing techniques, painting, and printmaking.
Greta Poglinco
Greta Poglinco (@gretadoesart_) is a graphic design major at University of the Arts, minoring in painting and art history. I love bringing interesting and meaningful projects to life, and creating distinct visual languages through graphic design. My work emphasizes the beauty of color and pattern found within typography. I enjoy painting and mediums outside of design as they often provide perspective in key artistic principles. Aside from art, in my spare time I love watching movies and cooking. https://gpoglinco001.myportfolio.com
Liana DeMarco
Liana DeMarco (@lianaxart) is a creative and designer. Her love for design and art spans wide, with interest in graphic design, UI design, game development and fine art. She is a junior at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania pursuing a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Game Art. When not working on a design project, Liana can be found exploring the city with friends, making pasta or playing her telecaster ukulele. https://www.lianademarco.com
Lee Wright
Lee Wright (@hiiileee) is currently a senior graphic design student with a business minor at the University of the Arts. Her biggest inspirations are the Japanese brand Sanrio and Neo-Dada artist Keiichi Tanaami. Besides design, Lee loves illustrating, collaging, singing, playing instruments, and anything creative. https://leewright.myportfolio.com/home
Kait Waldman
Kait Waldman (@kaitwaldman) is a queer, New Jersey-based, Asian-American illustrator and printmaker. She’s beginning to explore three-dimensional forms of artmaking including ceramics, sculpture, embroidery, and collage. Outside of her creative practices, Kait enjoys hiking, collecting things off the street like a raccoon, and talking about fish all day (she really, really, really likes fish). https://kaitwaldman.com
Michael Rizzo
Michael Rizzo (@cerebral_cathedral) is an illustration student studying at The University of The Arts. His work is heavily inspired by 60s-70s psychedelic art, religious art, and 2000s-era cartoon art. As a child, he grew up reading a lot of encyclopedias and field guides, so he likes to combine a lot of realistic anatomy into the creatures and characters that he works on, however he still aims to blend a sense of fantasy and humor into these designs.
Noelia Ortiz de la Rosa
Noelia Ortiz de la Rosa (@noeliadelaarosa) is a graphic design student passionate about calligraphy and typography. She aspires to incorporate her passion for typography and design into the beauty industry, creating striking packaging designs and brand identities.
Tech specs for the Ciele “GOCap” can be seen here
