SVA Chelsea Gallery | Photo credit: MJ O'Toole
Photo taken at SVA Open House: Student Panelists
Photo taken at SVA Debut Gallery 2026

Hi there!



My name is Yna Laya and I am a Filipino American Designer. I seek to create connectivity and liveliness throughout my work. With design, I believe I can bring people together and share great energy amongst everyone who sees my work. My overall goal in life is to be the best human being I can be, and create things that uplift and inspire others to do the same. What I make is a reflection of my passion for making the world a more beautiful place to live in.



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EXPERIENCE

INCOMING:MARCOM Design Intern
Apple
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Owned
Designer
School of Visual Arts | VASA
Design Editor
School of Visual Arts Fashion Club

Graphic Design Intern
Fanbrandz
Graphic Design Intern
Lil Daydream NYC

Social Media Graphic Intern
Pullum Productions




PROFICIENT TOOL KNOWLEDGE

Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
AI Generators
Indesign
Figma
Cinema 4D
P5.js




RELEVANT SKILLS

Brand Identity Design
UI/UX wire framing and prototyping
Photography and Social Media Content Creation
Motion Graphics/Designing for motion
Strong design and type foundational skills/principles




AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Graphis Design Awards 2025 Honorable Mention (2x)
SVA Debut 2025 Gallery AR Poster Showcase
SVA Alumni Society Housing Scholarship Recipient
SVA Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship Recipient
Scholastic Arts Golden Key Winner
AP Drawing Portfolio Perfect Score


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THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY WORK :)