THERAMENA FERNANDEZ
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My journey as a designer began at eight years old, inspired by YouTube’s miniature-making community. I turned a soggy sponge into a "chocolate cake" and transformed my family’s recycling bin into treasures: cereal boxes became wardrobes, scratch paper turned into mugs, and plastic bottles into fountain glasses. The real joy was in creating something extraordinary from the ordinary.

This passion for creating became my refuge during a challenging chapter of my life. After moving from the Philippines to the U.S., I struggled to adjust to a new culture and environment, feeling disconnected from my family and my past. Crafting miniatures gave me a sense of control and comfort amidst the chaos, allowing me to build my little worlds when the real one felt overwhelming.  

Over time, this love for transforming the mundane into something meaningful evolved into a broader passion for design. Whether turning old clothes into practical accessories or repurposing everyday items into something exciting, I discovered the beauty in the process of creation. For me, design isn’t just about the result, it’s about the journey, the problem-solving, and the magic of transformation.  

Now, as I step into this new chapter, I’m excited to share the sense of freedom and creativity that my miniature world gave me, bringing that same spark to everything I create as a designer.

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05 UR OUTFIT IS GARBAGE
DESIGN 206


DATE:   MARCH 2024
COURSE: DESIGN METHODS
For my project, "Your Outfit Is Garbage”, I collaborated with a group of four to create a data visualization highlighting the environmental impact of fast fashion. Using design techniques such as design ethnography, participatory design, and user journey mapping, we developed an engaging visual that encourages sustainable clothing practices. Our process involved ideation, and concept design. This project deepened our understanding of design thinking and its potential for addressing sustainability challenges.

The poster above showcases our process in developing the final design and concept below. Each of us contributed to creating and formatting the poster, and I also contributed to the illustration at the bottom.

In this project, we delivered a comprehensive presentation of our design concept, showcasing the final stage of our design process. The poster effectively communicated the concept, user interactions, and design opportunity. This project emphasized refining and presenting a design concept with clarity, this project helped our ability to solve user problems through creative and thoughtful design. I also contributed to all the illustrations below.



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