coffee... <3
scooba silly guy i bring around
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bits & pieces from my friend's coursework & showcases
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keychain designed by a dear friend!
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sketches from my first full visual design project, designhero
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most joyful museum brochure i own
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Here’s a look into my collection!

I love collecting small items, designed or not. From random tags and receipts, brochures, to ephemera from my friend’s design showcases and work, I find that the most compelling stories are found from the mundane. Celebrating this in design and life is something that drives how I work.

In my work, I uncover impactful narratives that stick with people, whether that’s through brand, publication, or software.

Open to visual design Freelance & Full-time opportunities. Resume available upon request.
[email: serenacai2327@gmail.com][Instagram][linkedin]
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Designer, HP
Fall 2026
Client
[Visual]
Product Design Intern, Atlassian
Redesigned core security hub experience to help admins better manage and understand Atlassian security features.
Summer 2026
Internship
[Product]
Digital Design Intern, Mansueto Ventures (Fast Company & Inc. Magazine)
Designed brand style guides, templates, and collateral for various Fast Company & Inc. Magazine events and articles.
Spring 2026
Internship
[Visual]
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Prelinger Library
Prelinger Library is an archive of historical ephemera—everyday objects and materials once meant to be forgotten. This rebrand channels the eclectic nature of the collection while emphasizing the library’s founding values of curiosity, cultural advocacy, and appreciating the mundane.
Spring 2026
Coursework
[Visual]
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Upstairs
Pittsburgh’s hilly geography means residents have built an extensive network of city steps. As policies and economic conditions change, some stay maintained while others are abandoned. These steps hold untold histories, yet are overlooked as a part of everyday life. This book explores Pittsburgh’s history through its steps, bringing their stories and significance to light.
Spring 2026
Coursework
[Visual]
NASA Suits
Spring 2026
Client
[Visual]
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Head of Web, Lunar Gala
Spring 2026
Client
[Visual]
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Afterimages
Fall 2025
Coursework
[Visual]
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The Lives Between Us
Fall 2025
Coursework
[Visual]
Product Design Intern, Relativity
Summer 2025
Internship
[Product]
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Museum of Mathematics
The National Museum of Mathematics, MoMath, visualizes mathematics via patterns, natural phenomena, and structures to create engaging exhibits and programs for all ages. This brand refresh highlights this principle, using a modular geometric logo that can be reconfigured into icons, patterns, and more.
Summer 2025
Personal
[Visual]
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Carnegie Mellon Racing
Spring 2025
Client
[Visual]
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DesignHero: Nod Young
Spring 2025
Coursework
[Visual]