Design Challenges
Background in Graphic Design
01: Kognitos
As part of the interview process, I created and presented a design showcase to the Kognitos hiring team. The work included research, competitive analysis, moodboards, and ad concepts—framing clarity, forward motion, and human-centered design to position the brand in AI-driven automation.
The Brief
I was asked to develop ideas for Kognitos’ social media postings. To strengthen the work, I extended the scope with additional research into competitors, audience expectations, and brand positioning. The presentation combined moodboards, messaging frameworks, and visual directions that emphasized clarity, forward motion, and a human-centered brand voice.
Creative Process
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Research & Discovery: Analyzed competitors, customer needs, and positioning to ground creative direction
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Moodboards & Branding: Defined visual language through color, typography, and brand assets
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Sketching (Crazy 8’s): Rapid ideation to explore a wide range of concepts
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Concept Development: Focused on two key directions — “Shhh…” gesture and developer on a treadmill
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A/B Testing: Refined clarity, tone, and audience engagement through variations
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AI-Assisted Imagery: Used AI outputs to spark visual ideas and expand exploration
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Final Designs in Figma: Built polished layouts with hierarchy, clarity, and brand consistency


02: Marvell Technology, Inc.
Marvell Technology is a global semiconductor company that designs, develops, and sells advanced integrated circuits used in data storage, networking, and mobile devices.
The Brief
I was tasked with creating an investor relations home page banner and redesigning the investor relations landing page for www.marvell.com.
The challenge included 8 hours for design and a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute Q&A.
Creative Process
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Reviewed the design brief and consulted stakeholders to align marketing goals with business objectives.
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Analyzed Marvell's branding, website, social media, and competitors to generate design themes.
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Focus areas: hierarchy, color palettes, art direction, tone.
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Developed ideas using crazy 8's sketches, iterated on concepts, and refined into high-fidelity designs.
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Final presentation integrated research insights, art direction, and detailed design decisions.


03: Exponent, Inc.
Exponent, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm. Expertise spans over 90 disciplines, including materials science, engineering, statistics, human factors, and environmental sciences.
The Brief
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Task 1: Create a unique graphic for an upcoming Thought Leadership item on "Protection of Lithium-Ion Battery Intellectual Property" for LinkedIn.
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Task 2: Design a distinctive announcement post for LinkedIn.
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Timeline: Weekend to complete the challenge, followed by a 30-minute presentation and Q&A.
Creative Process
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Reviewed the design brief and clarified any unclear points.
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Asked stakeholders qualifying questions to understand the desired outcome, target audience, and business goals.
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Analyzed branding guidelines, websites, and social media for visual identity insights.
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Brainstormed initial concepts through sketches, refining ideas based on stakeholder feedback.
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Created high-fidelity designs adhering to branding guidelines.
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Presented designs with a detailed rationale for stakeholder review and input.

























































