About Me.
Hi! My name is Eliana. Welcome to my Human-Centered Design Portfolio.
​
Eliana Wydra is a talented industrial and graphic designer who believes that the best designs are those that are both functional and bring a smile to people's faces. Her goal is to use her skills to make the world a more manageable and happier place. Eliana's portfolio showcases her ability to create designs that are not only visually stunning but also practical and user-friendly. With her passion for design and commitment to excellence, Eliana is an excellent choice for any design project.
Education
2018-2022
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
B.S. Product Design, June 2022
Minor – Graphic Design
GPA – 3.63
Cum Laude
Honors & Certificates
2023
New York, NY
Course Certificate –
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
​
2019-2022
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Dean’s List –
Winter 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Spring 2020, 2019
Summer 2020
Activities
2022
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Community Manager –
Drexel University, TOM Makers,
March 2022 - June 2022
2021
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Director of Committees –
Delta Gamma Fraternity
Drexel University,
June 2021 - December 2021
2018-2022
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Member –
IDSA, Drexel University,
January 2018 - June 2022
Work Experience
2021- Present
Sense It LLC.
Founder & Designer
New York, NY
-
Designed a fidget multi-tool for the neurodivergent community using Shapr3D, OnShape, and Keyshot, while securing patent pending status (63/397,585) to protect intellectual property.
-
Attended STAR Institute 2023 Sensory Symposium in Colorado and sold 75% of product stock, highlighting strong networking and sales capabilities.
-
Instituted clear communication channels with manufacturers to align on tooling specifications for the fidget multi-tool, which improved stakeholder satisfaction and resulted in positive feedback from 95% of manufacturing partners.
-
Developed a company style guide with Adobe Illustrator for consistent branding and built a digital community of 400+ combined followers on all platforms to achieve neurological awareness.
-
Conducted interviews with 15 SMEs and 20 users, gathering insights for product development from a survey of 150 responses, showcasing strong analytical and research skills.
2022- Present
Independent Freelance Designer
Multimedia Designer
New York, NY
-
Initiated a comprehensive client communication framework, enhancing project updates and feedback loops, directly contributing to a 40% increase in client engagement and retention rates over 6 months.
-
Established a style guide for a new podcast, “Zach With H”, by creating a logo, brand colors, and merchandise, resulting in more consistent advertising across all channels.
-
Crafted a detailed brand guide for Gen3 Developments, establishing standard design protocols for logos and business cards; ensured uniformity across all digital and print assets, resulting in a cohesive brand appearance.
-
Revamped brand identity for “Across the Cavs” by designing a new logo, cover art, and merchandise, enhancing recognition and increasing organic engagement by 10% through creativity and strategic thinking.
2023
Outright International
Freelance Layout Designer
New York, NY
-
Implemented agile methodology, executing 5+ work sprints ahead of schedule, boosting project delivery speed by 25% and improving team morale through the use of Kanban Boards.
-
Updated 85% of reports and presentations for visual consistency using Adobe InDesign.
-
Prepared 13 graphics and converted 40+ outdated raster graphics to vector format.
-
Coordinated with 3 departments to craft cohesive messaging for product launches, streamlining communication processes that resulted in a 25% reduction in time spent on internal approvals and revisions.
2024
Hilco Global
Freelance Advertising Designer
New York, NY
-
Generated ads for LinkedIn and Google Display Campaigns using Canva, increasing engagement by 15%.
-
Improved image quality through advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop, resulting in a 40% enhancement in visual clarity and driving a 25% increase in engagement on marketing materials across social media platforms.
-
Collaborated with the in-house Graphic Designer on 3 distinct marketing initiatives for new products, expanding market reach, resulting in product mentions across 2 major industry publications within 2 months.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe
Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Bridge
AutoCAD
Creo
Figma
Shapr3D
SolidWorks
KeyShot
Laser cutting
3D printing
Soldering
Silicone & Epoxy
casting
Woodworking
Crocheting
Industrial
Drawing
Rhino
