Mani Atasay Is An Award Winner User Experience Designer & Art Director
Based in San Francisco

Currently Studio Manger at Graphics Center
Soon University of Washington’s M of Human-Computer Interaction + Design  
Previusly Office of Marketing & Communication at USF

Mani is a interdisciplinary designer who loves combining visual and product design principles. He loves it even more when he gets to design memorable experiences in different mediums! Trained in both branding and UX/UI, his approach is interdisciplinary, always experimenting with different creative fields and how they all come together. Bringing together visual storytelling, experimental design, and identity systems from the graphic side, while incorporating research, interaction, and interface principles from the product design side.
   

✩°｡⋆ مانی آتاسای ⋆｡°✩



94118
San Francisco, 
California


mesmaili@dons.usfca.com+1 (628) 233 6020
@meatasay.designLinkedInAre.na

EDUCATION

2027University of Washington (soon)
    Master of Human Computer-Interaction + Design
2022 — 2026University of San Francisco
    Bachelor of Arts, Design 
            - Architecture & UX/UI Minor   
            - GPA - 3.9 | 24-26 Dean’s Honor Roll


EXPERIENCES

2025 (May - Now)
        Graphics Center
               Studio Manger

• Oversee staff of 5 in-house designers and professional development activities to foster a team-oriented work environment

• Serve as lead for scheduling; assigning projects to designers; and creating, managing, and proposing the annual budget

• Advocate for service expansion which were not provided by the studio before (Motion Design, Basic 3D modeling, Interactive/Immersive Experience Design, Website Development)
  
  
  

2024(Aug) - 25 (May)
       Graphics Center
               Designer

• Managed multiple orders simultaneously, handling 3+ at a time 

• Collaborated with a team of five designers to critique and generate ideas.

• Collaborated with clients to develop brand identities and produce promotional materials for social media and print, including posters, flyers, motion design and merchandise.

2025 (May - Aug)
     Office of Marketing &                 Communications
               Design Intern

• Created print and electronic publications that support university related communication efforts, including student recruitment, sports publicity, on-campus events, and alumni relations

• Collaborated and received mentorship from the team’s creative director, senior visual designer, and 3 professional creatives 
  
  
• Further developed technical skills in Brand Architecture, Generative AI, and Visual system/storytelling
  
  

2024 (Jan - May)
       USF Dons Athletics
               Multi-Media Intern

• Captured high-resolution action photography for 10+ NCAA basketball games for USF Dons men basketball team. Delivering assets for use on the team’s social media channels.

SELECTED AWARDS

2026
       Student  GOLD ADDY
           American Advetisement Award 2026

    Awarded gold for “They Are Missing” integrated advertisement campaign for ACLU, recognized for social justice and impact on rasing awarness about immigration and deportation in California.

2026
       Hackathon First Place  
           Don’s Hack ‘26

    Led the UI design and User experience of ReCraft enviromental upcycling app, which was awarded 1st place among 20 teams for innovation, and impact on the environemnt.

2026
       Rebrand-A-Thon Finalist
            AAF SF Social Cause Challenge 2026


    Strategized and executed a comprehensive rebrand and marketing strategy for Asian, Inc., a nonprofit focused on housing and job security, resulting in a 4th-place ranking among 12 competing teams in the span of 5-hour brand-a-thon.

2025
       BOSS Challenge Winner
           AAF SF Social Cause Challenge 2025


     Developed an integrated digital strategy for the BOSS non-profit, which involved redesigning their website and introducing the new Givebutter fundraising platform.

Full Resume

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