JaylaNatalie.com



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Jayla is a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York.
A graduate of the Design program at the University of San Francisco, her work is informed by lived experience and grounded in intentional, strategic thinking and problem-solving. She creates work that communicates with clarity and resonates deeply with audiences, specializing in world-building across both physical and digital landscapes.

Jayla sees design as a powerful medium that reflects culture, conveys information, and shapes perception. Whether collaborating within her communities or developing visual narratives for clients, her practice is grounded in research, empathy, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes.

CONTACT
full resume and CV available upon request

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Design
University of San Francisco


Employment Junior Designer -
USFCA Graphics Center
2024-2025

Graphic Design Intern -
Anne Fontaine
2024

Illustrator & Designer -
The Foghorn (USF Newspaper)
2024-2025

DJ & Visual Designer -
BFF.FM
2025


ExhibitionsWet Paint
SOMArts Cultural Center
San Francisco, CA 
2025

Artists At Play
Thatcher Gallery
San Francisco, CA
2025


PressPublished Photographer
The Kingfisher Magazine,
2024


SkillsTechnical

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Figma, Final Cut Pro, After Effects (basic)

Print production & pre-press, typography, layout systems

Basic HTML/CSS + p5.js

Design & Strategy

Editorial & publication design

Branding & visual systems

Data visualization & infographics

Social media & digital marketing

Research-driven storytelling & conceptual ideation




SELECTED WORK



1. Mache Tét Anlé


view project here
Editorial Design, Visual Identity, Installation

Research-driven design connecting ancestry, culture, and queerness through visual storytelling.







2. Make Techno Black (again)

view project here
Editorial Design, Data Visualization, Print

Transforming abstract data into compelling, culturally grounded visual stories.





3. Spatial Histories: Lesbian Manhattan

view project here
Data Visualization, Mapping + Infographics, Print

Visualizing queer history through data-driven, accessible design.





4. Don’t Ask Me About Violence Zine

view project here
Print

Using editorial design to explore and critique social and cultural narratives.




5. Black Cultural Dinner + Undocuweek

view project here
Event Marketing, Social Media, Print

Designing for community engagement and cultural visibility across print and digital platforms.




6. Intifada Incantation 

view project here
Interactive Typography / Net Art

Merging code and design to create dynamic, interactive narratives.



7.Typographic Poster Series 

view project here
Print

Connecting history and typography through visually expressive design.





8. MIKYL (ongoing)

view project here
Print, Marketing


Using design to amplify voice and foster audience connection.


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