Maria Garsa is a graphic designer who loves collaborating.

SHE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO WORK IN A SMALL STUDIO WITH GOOD PEOPLE!

The Design Center
CalArts / 2024-2025

Branding
Ideation
Research
Web Design
Environmental Graphics
Interior Design

The Design Center was created collaboratively by a group of BFA and MFA Graphic Design students working with faculty advisor Michael Worthington in a year-long class called “Designing the Design Center.” We are a peer-to-peer design, tutoring, and collaboration service center at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).

Toni’s Teezaria

CalArts / 2025

Branding
Ideation
Research
Environmental Graphics
Silk-Screen
Event Managing

The CalArts T-Shirt Show is an annual event hosted by the Graphic Design program where students, alumni, and faculty sell hand-screened t-shirts and tote bags with original designs. The show is a fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the Graphic Design program, its exhibitions, and supplies.

Through the Pane

CalArts / 2024

Wayfinding
Typography
Illustration
Pattern
Research
Environmental Graphics
Storytelling

Through the Pane is the wayfinding group project addressing the tragic bird collisions into windows, hurting themselves or dying. Birds were frequently hitting our Graphic Design BFA 3 windows at CalArts, with most either dying or suffering internal injuries due to their small, fragile bodies. Our team, DeMAKe, aimed to foster empathy and save the lives of these birds by offering practical solutions.

Positive Gaslighting

CalArts / 2024

Typography
Copywriting
Pattern
Packaging

Positive Gaslighting is a playful and thought-provoking card game centered around the concept of self-affirmation and positive gaslighting. In this game, players (me) draw cards with exaggeratedly positive or overly encouraging statements meant to be both uplifting and absurd. The goal is to creatively respond to these statements (like blushing or kicking your feet).

Intersect | GMD

College of the Canyons / 2021

Branding
Ideation
Research
Web Design

A faculty-led, student-run, full-service design agency located on the College of the Canyons Campus. Intersect GMD brings students with diverse areas of expertise together to put their design education into professional practice. Students receive faculty guidance and senior design mentorship-all while providing high-quality design services to the college community. We're here to develop your brand identity, generate social media content, lay out product packaging, build your website, and create awareness for your business.

Let’s connect!

I’m always happy to collaborate.
mariagarsadesign (@) gmail.com