
A Bit About Me
I’m Shreya Raj, a Cognitive Sciences major at Rice University with a concentration in Computation. I’ve always balanced two sides of my brain: the analytical problem-solver and the creative designer. That blend is what drew me to user experience design and research, where technology and art meet to create pleasant technological experiences for humans. From earning national recognition in UX through Business Professionals of America to becoming Adobe Certified in Illustrator, I’ve built skills that connect my logic with creativity.
Since then, I’ve applied these skills across a range of projects such as prototyping apps for startups, designing branding packages for businesses, and creating large-scale event graphics like race shirts worn by thousands. My goal is to keep designing with purpose and collaborate with others to use creativity, strategy, and empathy to make technology and design more human-centered.
Education
May 2029
July 2023
August 2021 - May 2025
Rice University | Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Cognitive Sciences | Specialized Concentration in Computation
Summer Spring Board and i_X Launchpad |
Remote: UC Berkeley and Cape Town, South Africa
UI/UX Design Bootcamp
Reedy High School | Frisco, TX
​Awards: National Merit Scholar, Business Professionals of America 1st Place National Winner for User Experience and Design Team, Mayoral Proclamation for Graphic Design in Frisco’s 2024 Environment Services Coloring Book, Top 10 for DECA’s Integrated Marketing Campaign Service
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Work Experience
October 2025 - Present
August 2024 - May 2025
July 2023
August 2022 - May 2024
Rice Office of Enrollment Admission | Houston, TX
Marketing and Graphic Design Intern
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Creating blogs, video content, and marketing materials, such as stickers, to encourage prospective students to choose Rice University as an intern with the Office of Enrollment Admission.
Frisco Chamber of Commerce | Frisco, TX
Marketing and Graphic Design Intern
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Assisted the Vice President of Marketing and Communication with projects for the Chamber and its member businesses.
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Helped organize events such as the 2024 Annual Golf Tournament with 120 attendees (designed sponsor signs and flyers).
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Designed major projects such as a Branding Package for HOA Connect Company, a series of 2024 Voting Graphics for social media and flyers, and the official race shirt for the 2025 Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K (worn by 2,000+ participants and serving as a key piece of event branding and sponsor visibility).
Karpool (Start-Up)| Remote: Cape Town, South Africa
UI/UX Design Intern
Worked with a team to conduct user research, create a carpooling app prototype using Figma, and presented a case study to Karpool's CTO.
Career and Technical Education Center | Frisco, TX
Graphic Designer
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Developed Advanced Adobe Suite skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; foundational skills in InDesign
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Created digital creations for clients such as Griffin Middle School’s Choir logo and Get Racing’s 2023 Dia de Los Muertos, and 2024 Hula Hustle Races’ T-shirt and Medal Designs.
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Collaborated on the 2024 Texas ASCD Annual Conference’s Logo and Frisco City’s 2024 Environmental Services Coloring Book: Ecosystem Defenders (Personal role designing front cover and one coloring page)

