Hi, I'm Gia Chimera Garris, a design-focused creator currently pursuing a BFA in Communications Design at Pratt Institute.
Hi, I’m Gia Chimera Garris, a design-focused creator currently pursuing a BFA in Communications Design at Pratt Institute. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, compelling visual solutions that work across digital and print media.
My freelance and internship experiences span legal, nonprofit, real estate, and arts education spaces. I love collaborating with clients, supporting public engagement, and helping teams present visuals that are accessible and engaging.
Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Adobe InDesign
Google Drive
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe AuditionCHROMA is a cultural center and museum concept I developed, in response to the lack of community spaces available for Multiracial individuals. My research, brand development, and process is curated in this journal. graphicdesigner brandidentity research culture
Inspired by a piece of silk fabric that my great-grandfather brought back from his time serving in Vietnam, “Longevity” was made as a mock-up pattern for a gift shop collection in a multicultural center. Design created in Adobe Illustrator. patterndesign branding illustrator designer
Portfolio Book layout, created in InDesign. All works are my own. graphicdesigner indesign photographer editorialdesign book
Swiss Design-inspired poster for a non-profit. poster graphicdesigner
Photocollage self-portrait. Created with Photoshop and Illustrator. photo graphicdesigner
Poster Design inspired by the Postmodern movement. Quote from "Schoolgirl" by Osamu Dazai. graphicdesigner poster indesign illustrator
Poster design for real estate company, advertising homes available in a new neighborhood community. Poster follows brand guidelines. graphicdesigner posterdesign branding marketing
Documented display of the people of Houston taking to the streets to defend the rights of the people in the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. photography photoshop
Photocollage project inspired by 20th-century Russian Constructivism. photocollage editorial graphicdesigner photo
Editorial Photocollage for an accompanying magazine article. editorial photocollage graphicdesigner fashion
Coordinate promotional materials for gallery exhibitions and events, contributing to increased student attendance; assist with outreach efforts that expanded event visibility across campus channels.
Design digital and print marketing assets for clients across legal, nonprofit, and real estate sectors; manage client communications, taking client requests and forming visual solutions; deliver branded materials—including social graphics, layouts, and promotional materials—on schedule and within scope.
Mentored 10–15 incoming students, supporting academic transition and campus engagement; facilitated group activities and peer programming that improved first-year student retention and involvement; completed leadership training focused on communication, conflict resolution, and community-building.
President's List
AP Scholar with Honor
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