Sherlyna Mata

UI/UX Designathon Catalyst 2023 Forge Boston University Catalyst is a virtual, UI/UX designation that aims to challenge participants to explore how design, innovation, and community interact. Across 3 days , my team collaborated to solve a design challenge and build a prototype of an app or a website that addresses modern-day problems.  What is the problem the solution addresses: When traveling, it's difficult to be connected to your surroundings and try new things because little you know/are aware of. There's a disconnect between travelers and the new places they go to, because of their lack of information. Any information is a drag to access, and that time is better off experiencing new things. Also, it's hard to know what they are even able to experience without any information, so that is the problem that we are facings. Why did we pick this solution: This solution is an easy way to have concise information at the palm of your hands and also allows for new experienc...

 MICA Grassroots DesignFest 💭 Maryland Art Place/UnderBar In preparation for the reopening of the new UnderBar location beneath Maryland Art Place, my assignment was to design a logo that would represent the establishment. With an expected opening date of August 2023, I focused on creating a captivating and memorable logo that would reflect the essence of UnderBar and resonate with its target audience.  As part of the process, I was responsible for developing a comprehensive style guide, which outlined the visual elements and guidelines for maintaining a consistent brand identity. To present my ideas and gather feedback, I collaborated closely with Dejia, the project lead, and Brian, the graphic designer.  Together, we used Miro as a collaborative tool, leveraging its whiteboarding features to brainstorm and plan the logo design. This allowed us to efficiently share and refine ideas, ensuring that the final logo design aligns with the vision of UnderBar and meets the exp...