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Mikayla Rafala (she/her) is a graphic designer/artist based in Middletown,Connecticut. She received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. She has experience in Publication/book/editorial and identity/branding. Her favorite part of designing is transforming feedback and creating compelling visual content for digital and print media. When she's not designing, you can see her reading at her favorite bookstore.…Mikayla Rafala (she/her) is a graphic designer/artist based in Middletown,Connecticut. She received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. She has experience in Publication/book/editorial and identity/branding. Her favorite part of designing is transforming feedback and creating compelling visual content for digital and print media. When she's not designing, you can see her reading at her favorite bookstore.

Mikayla Rafala

Graphic Designer, Poster Designer, Project Manager, +2

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Mikayla Rafala (she/her) is a graphic designer/artist based in Middletown,Connecticut. She received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. She has experience in Publication/book/editorial and identity/branding. Her favorite part of designing is transforming feedback and creating compelling visual content for digital and print media. When she's not designing, you can see her reading at her favorite bookstore.…Mikayla Rafala (she/her) is a graphic designer/artist based in Middletown,Connecticut. She received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. She has experience in Publication/book/editorial and identity/branding. Her favorite part of designing is transforming feedback and creating compelling visual content for digital and print media. When she's not designing, you can see her reading at her favorite bookstore.

Available to hire

Mikayla Rafala (she/her) is a graphic designer/artist based in Middletown,Connecticut.
She received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. She has experience in Publication/book/editorial and identity/branding. Her favorite part of designing is transforming feedback and creating compelling visual content for digital and print media.
When she’s not designing, you can see her reading at her favorite bookstore.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Bookseller, Bookstore at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore

January 1, 2025 - Present

Utilize strong literature knowledge to recommend books that match customers' interests. Write and curate engaging shelf talkers to promote featured titles. Support major book-related and Wesleyan events by helping to create a welcoming and engaging space for students, faculty, and visitors, including author talks and academic functions. Maintain, organize, and design book displays.

Staff Designer at Nutmeg Publishing

December 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Assisted in designing the UConn 23'-24' Yearbook and Fall Semester Magazine. Responsibilities included designing spreads, participating in the creative process, attending weekly staff meetings with critiques, and presenting projects to the creative director and team.

Staff Designer at University of Connecticut Design Center

February 1, 2024 - May 5, 2024

Assisted in designing for multiple university clients with projects including logo and brochure design, and creative writing program materials. Participated in presenting work, receiving critique from lead teacher, fellow designers, and clients. Contributions included work on the Long River Review and various posters.