Talia Solla

Interactive Media and Computer Science student seeking a creative role. I offer proven experience in interactive media and web design. I am focused on building foundational design expertise that will ultimately bridge into AI/ML research and Human-Computer Interaction.

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Skills

Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Spline, Procreate, P5.js
Programming Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python Basics
Graphic Design Branding, typography, & visual storytelling
Deveopment Tools: VSCode, Astro, Replit, Dreamweaver
Digital Media UI/UX Design, Video Editing, Creative Coding Graphic Design
Mathematics Calculus, Algebra, Statistic

Contact

Storrs, Connecticut
LinkedIn
taliasolla2006@gmail.com

Education

University of Connecticut (UConn)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media & Design | Minor in Computer Science | Honors Program | GPA: 3.73 | Expected Graduation: May 2028

Watertown High School

Experience

Freelance Designer

August | 2022 – Present

Mural Commission: Managed the entire project lifecycle to create a large-scale mural for the Busby Suites at the University of Connecticut (UConn), currently undergoing commission and installation.
Web Development: Developed and launched a responsive, engaging website for a local daycare center, resulting in improved online presence and streamlined information access for parents, Along with Freelance work.
Branding & Identity: Redesigned the official logo for a local elementary school (Polk Elementary), collaborating with school administration to create a modern visual identity for community-wide use.

Projects

Online Portfolio (Self-Coded)

Web Design, Branding

Designed and fully coded a professional online portfolio from scratch to showcase design and development work, utilizing HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

Personal Productivity Dashboard

UI/UX, Development | View Project ↗

Developed a custom coded, web-based online planner for personal use to manage schedules and deadlines, using HTML5 and CSS3.

Kangaroo's Korner Rebrand

Web Design, Branding | View Project ↗

Led a complete rebrand and website redesign for a local business, resulting in a 30% increase in online inquiries.

AI Company Branding & Visual Identity

Branding | View Project ↗

Developed the complete visual identity and branding package for a new AI startup, including logo, color system, and initial marketing collateral.

Polk Elementary School Logo Redesign

Branding | Page In Progress

Redesigned the official logo for a local elementary school (Polk Elementary Panthers), collaborating with school administration to create a playful visual identity for community-wide use.