Selected Work
1. ShinDig Coffee
Designed with the heart of a block party and the soul of a morning ritual. Rooted in joy, community, and the electric pulse of daily connection, ShinDig Coffee redefines how we experience coffee in public space. The design celebrates the bold warmth of ritual—how we gather, recharge, and spark up conversation with every pour.
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Sean Binay, Chad Phillips, Ben Chauchereau
2. Titan TV Environmental Design
As a motion designer at Titan TV, I worked across a range of programs—each with its own voice, audience, and visual rhythm. Whether designing animated backdrops for live music performances or crafting graphics for weekly segments, my focus was always on translating energy into motion.
Every project started with research and collaboration—getting a feel for the tone, the people involved, and what kind of visual language could elevate the content without overpowering it. From grungy, glitchy textures for local punk sets to slick, minimal animations for interviews and promos, the work lived in a space between storytelling and spectacle.
Designing for Titan TV meant adapting fast, experimenting often, and finding ways to make the screen feel alive—responsive to sound, story, and the emotion of the moment. Below are highlights from my time on the team, including are select motion pieces and links to final broadcasts.
3. String Theory Packaging
With String Theory, the goal was to reimagine the entire experience guitar strings. Inspired by the overlap between science and music, the design leans into the idea that both are acts of discovery. From branding to packaging to tactile details, everything is built to spark curiosity and feel intentional.
Each element is treated like part of a larger composition. String sets are curated not just by gauge, but by personality: tone, feel, and the way a player approaches the instrument. It’s personalization without the noise—refined, playful, and rooted in performance.
String Theory transforms a humble utility into something you want to explore. Because great design doesn’t just serve the product—it amplifies the experience around it
4. Object Publication
OBJECT is an art magazine that treats design as part of the conversation, not just the container. Vol. 1 plays with structure and perception, using bold graphics, oversized forms, and unexpected type to prompt a second look.
The green circle on the cover acts like a punctuation mark, anchoring the layout and setting the tone for what’s inside. Paired with a yellow belly band and a mix of rigid systems and hand-drawn elements, the design invites curiosity without overexplaining itself.
The goal of object as a publication was art history with the experimentation of modern day graphic design, and call into question the meaning behind these “objects”.
5. Curse of Alice Deubel Movie Poster
Designed for the upcoming indie horror film The Curse of Alice Deubel, this poster draws on the visual language of cult ’80s horror—grainy, graphic, and unapologetically red. The creative direction called for something bold and referential, channeling the eerie drama of vintage VHS covers and paperback thrillers.
The title treatment nods to classic Stephen King-era typography—sharp, serifed, and a little unsettling. Red dominates the palette, not just as a color choice but as a mood: tension, heat, and something lurking beneath the surface.
The final design aims to feel familiar and fresh at once—a modern horror story dressed in retro skin. Something you'd find tucked on a dusty video store shelf… and still think about after watching.
6. Graphic Design Club
The Cal State Fullerton Graphic Design Club exists as a testing ground for ideas, collaboration, and creative risk. To reflect that energy, we developed a new identity rooted in experimentation and play.
The rebrand leans into boldness: flexible forms, expressive typography, and a visual language that doesn’t sit still. It’s designed to evolve with the students it serves—shifting, stretching, and making space for new ideas.
The result is an identity that is about creating momentum. A visual system that invites participation, pushes boundaries, and reminds students that design is a place to explore.
Design by: Chad Phillips, Sean Binay, Georgia Carias
7. A Red Sun Band
An East LA hardcore staple, A Red Sun is known for fusing raw punk energy with ska influences and deep roots in Chicano culture. Designing their visual identity—from album art to branding—has been an exciting challenge in blending their gritty, rebellious spirit with thoughtful, intentional design. The result is a visual language that’s as bold and unapologetic as their sound
8. Spring Economic Forecast
As a Junior Graphic Designer at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics, I developed the visual identity for the Woods Center’s Spring Economic Forecast—an event spotlighting the region’s economic outlook. My designs, inspired by AI’s growing influence, appeared on billboards, email campaigns, and event materials, blending data-driven themes with bold, future-focused visuals.
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Chad Phillips, Cindy Chang
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