Hello! 

I’m Rishima. I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. In my last year of college, I served as editor-in-chief for Iowa State's student-run fashion, beauty, and lifestyle publication, TREND magazine, where I co-led a group of 100+ students in creating two magazine issues.

I am interested in fashion, music, culture and their interaction with art and design. Every creative project of mine is made with immense love and devotion to detail. I do particularly well with grappling with abstract forms and ideas, and I integrate those into my work in any way I can. I value collaboration and find that successful work stems from supportive, uplifting environments. 

I am passionate and driven about the work I create, so if my work touches or inspires you in any way, I would love to know. Reach out to me at rishima67@gmail.com.

Scroll down to read about my experience, achievements, and skills, or click here if you’d like to download my resume.

Experience

  • May 2022 – May 2023

    • Co-directed the Iowa State University student-run organization, TREND Magazine, in the production of its bi-annual fashion, beauty, and lifestyle publication containing 150+ members.

    • Curated and guided the art direction of the magazine issues based on current world events, fashion and beauty trends, and personal tastes.

    • Led the production of two magazine issues with a specific focus on typography, alignment, editorial layout, color theory, fashion photography and fashion styling.

  • February 2024 – March 2024

    • Designed website and social media assets to support the launch of the studio’s new website and services.

    • Applied color theory, photo compositing, motion graphics, and analog collage techniques to inspire visual interest and offer insight into their process.

  • August 2020 – May 2022

    • Collaborated with executive team members to plan, creatively direct, organize, and style photoshoots for runway fashion.

    • Edited and collaged photography while designing the editorial layout of the print magazine.

  • June 2022 – August 2022

    • Utilized Photoshop to color correct rug artwork files and composite product photography. Prepared assets for Ruggable’s website.

    • Styled rooms based on the collection’s aesthetic, current interior design trends, and rug designs.

    • Organized and labeled artwork files and web images based on company standards.

  • August 2022 – December 2022

    • Assisted teaching professor in helping first year students develop abstract design projects and concepts in preparation for their admittance into the College of Design program.

    • Built meaningful relationships with students as they navigated a challenging and thought provoking first year experience in the College of Design.

  • November 2023 – Present

    • Integrating the vintage clothing shop’s brand story with design principles to co-create a meaningful and timeless brand identity with the founder. .

    • Adobe Photoshop

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Adobe InDesign

    • Adobe After Effects

    • Adobe Lightroom

    • Creative / Art Direction

    • Publication Design

    • Typography

    • Digital and Analog Collage

    • Motion Graphics

    • Digital Photography and Editing

    • Fashion Styling

    • Compassionate Leadership

    • Solution-Oriented

    • Collaboration

    • Curiosity

    • Attention to Detail

    • Strong Memory

Skills

Achievements

  • In May 2023, I graduated from Iowa State University with a BFA in Graphic Design and a 3.9 GPA.

  • In December 2021, I was one of nine graphic design students nominated by faculty at Iowa State University College of Design to potentially win a scholarship gifted by the Art Directors Association of Iowa.

  • In February 2023, I was one of ten graphic design students selected to potentially win the Janice Peterson Anderson Senior Award in Design by the faculty at Iowa State University. Nominated students showed the most potential for future achievement in the graphic design field; the selection process was based on a combination of level of scholarship, creative ability, motivation, and productivity.