I blend fine arts and engineering to create versatile UI/UX and identity designs that merge form and function. I center each interface and visual identity around a well-researched brand story tailored to the target audience. I have led and contributed to multiple end-to-end design projects across Web3, music, and academia, delivering production-ready design systems, brand guidelines, and scalable templates for multi-platform use, while collaborating with engineers and PMs.

Julia Bernate

I blend fine arts and engineering to create versatile UI/UX and identity designs that merge form and function. I center each interface and visual identity around a well-researched brand story tailored to the target audience. I have led and contributed to multiple end-to-end design projects across Web3, music, and academia, delivering production-ready design systems, brand guidelines, and scalable templates for multi-platform use, while collaborating with engineers and PMs.

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I blend fine arts and engineering to create versatile UI/UX and identity designs that merge form and function. I center each interface and visual identity around a well-researched brand story tailored to the target audience.

I have led and contributed to multiple end-to-end design projects across Web3, music, and academia, delivering production-ready design systems, brand guidelines, and scalable templates for multi-platform use, while collaborating with engineers and PMs.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product & Brand Designer (Freelance) at Freelance / Remote
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led 10+ end-to-end UI/UX and brand identity projects across Web3, music, and academic sectors. Collaborated with engineers and PMs to deliver production-ready design systems and prototypes. Developed brand guidelines, digital assets, and scalable templates for multi-platform use.
Art Director & Lead Designer
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Directed a 6-person design team to develop the 2023 event’s visual identity system. Produced a brand toolkit for use across print, digital, and environmental assets. Coordinated with vendors and stakeholders to ensure execution aligned with brand strategy.
Graphic & Media Designer at University of Florida Genetics Institute
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Designed weekly digital content aligned with strict brand guidelines. Collaborated with communications team to translate research into accessible visual content and supported cross-department campaigns through high-volume asset production.
Graphic Design Intern at International Project Management Association
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Partnered with senior designer to develop branded social media assets and competition templates. Created reusable design components to standardise visual communication across global chapters.
President at SUTD Graduate Student Association
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Led governance and strategic initiatives for 400+ graduate students. Directed a 5-member executive team, initiated institutional rebrand, and acted as primary liaison to university leadership.
Product & Brand Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led 10+ end-to-end UI/UX and brand identity projects across Web3, music, and academic sectors. Collaborated with engineers and PMs to deliver production-ready design systems and prototypes. Developed brand guidelines, digital assets, and scalable templates for multi-platform use.

Education

Master of Engineering Innovation by Design at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
September 1, 2024 - February 26, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at University of Florida
January 1, 2019 - February 26, 2026
Master of Engineering in Innovation by Design at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
September 1, 2024 - February 26, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at University of Florida
January 1, 2019 - February 26, 2026
Minor in Mandarin Language & Literature at University of Florida
January 1, 2019 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

UF President’s Honor Roll
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
UF Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Harold Garde Studio Art Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
SUTD Graduate Student Service Award
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
UF President’s Honor Roll
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
UF Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Harold Garde Studio Art Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
SUTD Graduate Student Service Award
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other