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: 4.0;
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: 4.0; 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.