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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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