Hi, I’m Ellie Bruno, a UX/UI and graphic designer with a love for clean interfaces, meaningful typography, and thoughtful layouts. I’ve built a diverse portfolio across branding, web design, and editorial visuals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into polished experiences. I enjoy turning concepts into user-friendly designs and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I’ve led design initiatives for NC State’s Technician newspaper and Designlife Magazine, pushing branding boundaries and advocating for better team processes. I’m passionate about user-centered design, mentoring teammates, and delivering thoughtful experiences from concept to execution.

Ellie Bruno

Hi, I’m Ellie Bruno, a UX/UI and graphic designer with a love for clean interfaces, meaningful typography, and thoughtful layouts. I’ve built a diverse portfolio across branding, web design, and editorial visuals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into polished experiences. I enjoy turning concepts into user-friendly designs and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I’ve led design initiatives for NC State’s Technician newspaper and Designlife Magazine, pushing branding boundaries and advocating for better team processes. I’m passionate about user-centered design, mentoring teammates, and delivering thoughtful experiences from concept to execution.

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Hi, I’m Ellie Bruno, a UX/UI and graphic designer with a love for clean interfaces, meaningful typography, and thoughtful layouts. I’ve built a diverse portfolio across branding, web design, and editorial visuals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into polished experiences. I enjoy turning concepts into user-friendly designs and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

I’ve led design initiatives for NC State’s Technician newspaper and Designlife Magazine, pushing branding boundaries and advocating for better team processes. I’m passionate about user-centered design, mentoring teammates, and delivering thoughtful experiences from concept to execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Layout Designer at Technician (NC State University)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led collaboration within a team of layout designers to produce NC State's student-run newspaper Technician. Partnered with editorial board to ideate themes, layouts, and graphics; advocated for improved pay models transitioning from flat-rate to hourly wages.
Designer at Designlife Magazine NCSU College of Design
August 14, 2023 - April 19, 2024
In charge of ideating, executing, and delivering Designlife Magazine for North Carolina State University’s College of Design. Worked alongside an advisor to make edits, set design goals, and track progress. Pushed boundaries of College of Design branding to produce an edition unlike any other in the past.

Education

BA Graphic & Experience Design at North Carolina State University
August 16, 2021 - December 14, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment