My internship at the Brooklyn Museum placed me at the intersection of culture, design, and community - working across print, digital, and experiential projects that pushed me to think critically about how design serves a world-class institution. From exhibition posters and social media assets to interactive visitor experiences and café branding, every project sharpened my ability to balance creative expression with institutional standards. Collaborating cross-functionally with teams across the museum built strong working relationships and deepened my understanding of how design functions within a larger organizational ecosystem. I also established direct connections with the museum's external print vendors, gaining hands-on experience managing the bridge between digital design and production.
Brooklyn Museum
Graphic Design Intern
Iris Van Herpen Exhibition Posters
Designing the poster series for the Iris Van Herpen exhibition, I built a visual language around high-contrast black-and-white supported by a sharp accent green - a deliberate choice that references both Van Herpen's precision-driven aesthetic and the energy of New York City. Strong typographic hierarchy places the artist's name as the dominant visual anchor, with "GET TICKETS" in a solid colored pill driving immediate action. Working entirely in Figma, my process moved from mood-boarding Van Herpen's visual world to building a modular poster system adaptable across multiple format sizes - subway mockups helped me validate how the compositions held up in real-world environments, confirming that the minimalist approach cut through visual noise effectively.
Social Media Assets
Designing social media assets for the Brooklyn Museum's Instagram account, I created a series of event posts spanning programming such as Teen Night, Brooklyn Talks, and the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. Each post carries its own visual identity while staying firmly within the museum's design guidelines - balancing individual event personality with cohesive institutional branding. Working cross-functionally with the social media team shaped my approach throughout, ensuring every asset aligned with both the museum's voice and the practical needs of the platform. The result was a scroll-stopping series that translated the museum's diverse programming into vibrant, engaging content built for Instagram's fast-moving feed.
Gallery Bingo Cards
For this project, I designed a set of digital bingo cards that turn gallery exploration into an interactive game for Brooklyn Museum visitors. Each card features observation-based prompts - "Pattern," "Animal," "Portrait," "Nature," and more - encouraging visitors to engage closely with the art and their surroundings as they move through the galleries. I leaned into a colorful, playful visual language that feels inviting across all age groups while staying true to the museum's branding. The reward incentive, where winners receive discounts redeemable in the museum shop, adds a fun incentive that deepens visitor engagement and drives foot traffic to the shop. The cards were designed for digital use, keeping the experience accessible and easy to interact with throughout the visit.
Café Menu Refresh
For this project, my mentor Elijah Bobo and I collaborated to refresh the Brooklyn Museum Café's menu and navigation signage ahead of the spring season. The update introduced a range of new food options - from a Spring Cobb Salad with fava beans and asparagus to a Bourbon Glazed BBQ Chicken sandwich and Cilantro Chicken with tomato rice - requiring us to thoughtfully reorganize the menu's layout and hierarchy to accommodate the expanded offerings while keeping the dining experience clear and intuitive. Beyond the printed menu, we also redesigned the café's navigation signage, creating directional cues that guide visitors seamlessly between the Food Line and the Coffee & Pastry Express.
