About – Veena Bijo

Hi! I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)!

I speciale in UI/UX design, graphic design, and design research. I’m passionate about creating thoughtful, user-centered experiences that blend visual clarity with functionality.

Whether it's crafting interfaces, exploring user behavior, or bringing ideas to life through design, I enjoy working at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving.

Outside of design, I love learning about human behavior, making music, and discovering rare vinyl variants!

Currently open to collaborations, freelance projects, or full-time opportunities—let’s build something meaningful together.

Hi! I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)!

I speciale in UI/UX design, graphic design, and design research. I’m passionate about creating thoughtful, user-centered experiences that blend visual clarity with functionality.

Whether it's crafting interfaces, exploring user behavior, or bringing ideas to life through design, I enjoy working at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving.

Outside of design, I love learning about human behavior, making music, and discovering rare vinyl variants!

Currently open to collaborations, freelance projects, or full-time opportunities—let’s build something meaningful together.

Education:

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
B.A. in Design Studies
Minor in Business Administration
2022-2025
Cumulative GPA: 3.91;
summa cum laude

Awards:

UIC Design Studies Faculty Award

Certifications:

Adobe Illustrator Essential
Training, Sep 2022
Adobe Photoshop Essential
Training, Sep 2022
Adobe InDesign Essential
Training, Sep 2022
Microsoft Office Specialist:
Excel, Jul 2023

Internships:

Graphic Design Intern
Sweeney Taud Studioz
Sept 2023–Dec 2023

Working in an environment with start-up barbers and hairstylists, I started meaningful relationships with my clients for designing their logos, business cards, and apparel. Operated in both a business and marketing perspective. Created several designs for digital marketing to promote upcoming events and services.

Business Administration
& Design Intern
Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
Feb 2022–May 2022

Worked in a cross-functional team to design annual report infographics and supported fundraiser initiatives. Assisted
in operational management tasks to support business functions and process efficiency.

Education:

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
B.A. in Design Studies
Minor in Business Administration
2022-2025
Cumulative GPA: 3.91; summa cum laude

Awards:

UIC Design Studies Faculty Award

Certifications:

Adobe Illustrator Essential Training, Sep 2022
Adobe Photoshop Essential Training, Sep 2022
Adobe InDesign Essential Training, Sep 2022
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel, Jul 2023

Internships:

Graphic Design & UI/UX Intern
Sweeney Taud Studioz
Sept 2023–Dec 2023

Working in an environment with start-up barbers and hairstylists, I started meaningful relationships with my clients for designing their logos, business cards, and apparel. Improved usability across devices by designing responsive mobile and TV interfaces, enhancing accessibility and interaction consistency for diverse user environments. Created several designs for digital marketing to promote upcoming events and services.

Business Administration & Design Intern
Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
Feb 2022–May 2022

Worked in a cross-functional team to design annual report infographics and supported fundraiser initiatives. Assisted in operational management tasks to support business functions and process efficiency.