Maya Sayuri Merrill

Minors in Multimedia, Global Service (concentration in Environment), and Science Communication

Develop and manage social media content strategy for Field States and No Vacancy, shaping clear visual and narrative frameworks to communicate design intent, urban interventions, and community-based work. Produce original photo and video content documenting events, activations, and stakeholder interviews, translating spatial experiences and design processes into compelling digital stories.

Collaborate directly with the founder to conceptualize an original electric aircraft, using iterative sketching, 3D modeling, and rendering to explore form, function, and feasibility. Produce early-stage visualizations and renderings for marketing and stakeholder materials.

Designed a cohesive branding system for the ASEAN 2025 Startup Connect Summit, including conference-space graphics, merchandise, and digital assets. Developed visual deliverables that unified physical and digital environments, supporting a platform that connects founders across ASEAN member states with mentorship, resources, and tools.

Led project-based learning courses in graphic design and product design — including 3D modeling and prototyping. Guided students through iterative design processes, emphasizing conceptual development, making, critique, and hands-on experimentation within a cross-cultural learning environment.

Supported UNDP staff by researching and editing investment cases, SDG briefs, and road safety reports, contributing to evidence-based policy and planning work. Visualized quantitative and qualitative data through clear graphics and layouts using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.

Collaborated cross-functionally to design products for nonprofit partner Foster Love, working with partner factories in India to repurpose deadstock fabrics into production-ready designs. Supported CAD development and line-adoption meetings, assisting with file editing, design iteration, and coordination across design and manufacturing teams.

Conducted design research on sustainability, culture, diversity, accessibility, and wellness, informing ADDReC Design Firm's approach to future architecture and tourism projects in Japan. Synthesized and presented findings to multidisciplinary teams.

Conducted UX research and competitor analyses, developed Figma mockups for marketing materials, and authored a published article on emerging UX design strategies.

Partnered with the Nike account design team to develop a mock creative advertising campaign rebranding Beyond Toxics, an environmental justice NGO, using Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Collaborated with architecture students to establish a cohesive visual identity and outreach strategy, spanning digital media and merchandise.

Developed a cohesive set of promotional graphics, illustrations, and original photo and video content using the Adobe Creative Suite to communicate career and educational resources and strengthen student outreach and engagement.

Facilitated CDW in Kyoto, Japan (Nov 19–23), producing promotional video content in partnership with Re:Public (Tokyo).

Media Intern with the U.S. Forest Service in Cordova, Alaska, creating content for the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival.

Awarded $5,000 to support a design-focused internship in Tokyo based on academic excellence and leadership.

Finalist for a product design concept recognized by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

Chosen as 1 of 100 participants for the Business Today–hosted conference in New York City.

Exhibited in Eugene, OR (June 2024); Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, NL (Oct 18–26, 2025); Greener Manufacturing, Cologne, Germany (Nov 12–13, 2025).