Fatima M.

Specializes In
Graphic Design
Web Design/Dev

I design digital and print experiences that bring clarity and consistency to brands across multiple platforms. My work spans social media graphics, web interfaces, editorial layouts, and event collateral. I combine visual design, UX research, and front-end development to create cohesive, functional deliverables, from initial concepts through final production.

Available
Availability:
20hrs/week
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work experience

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Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employed2025–Present

  • Designed the visual identity for SK Guiwan's month-long Sports Festival, producing cohesive graphics for print tarpaulins and social media platforms
  • Created vector artwork and layout specifications for Golondrina E-Sports WMSU's 2025–2026 official varsity uniform while maintaining the team's established visual identity
  • Delivered custom presentation decks and social media graphics for independent academic and commercial clients
  • Managed multiple client projects and production timelines while meeting individual creative briefs and delivery requirements

UI/UX Designer

ZPPSU LEMU (Contract)2026

  • Developed the product requirements document before beginning interface design, resolving user-role conflicts and defining offline-first functionality
  • Designed three role-based portals in Figma for faculty item authoring, administrative exam deployment, and student exam-taking
  • Designed user experiences incorporating offline exam sessions, USB result imports, and per-item exam rationales
  • Prepared interface designs for development handoff, aligning user requirements with technical constraints

Lead Developer, UI/UX Designer & Researcher

TuroArnis (Thesis, Published IEEE)2026

  • Designed the complete Figma prototype for an Arnis training system, including technique selection, live session tracking, and side-by-side performance comparison
  • Developed a low-distraction visual interface designed for use during active training sessions
  • Built the underlying pose-estimation and classification pipeline supporting the training system
  • Statistically validated the system and presented the research at an international conference

Associate Editor

Venom Publication, Western Mindanao State University2024–2026

  • Directed the visual design and editorial lineup of the publication's first standalone magazine, overseeing the project from initial concept through launch
  • Expanded editorial coverage to include campus culture and advocacy while maintaining the publication's academic focus
  • Established a final quality-control process for Facebook and print publications, reviewing content and visual materials before release
  • Introduced Affinity, Figma, Canva, and AI-generated assets into the design workflow to expand creative capabilities and accelerate production
  • Managed proofreading, fact-checking, and final editing across publishing materials, achieving 100% report accuracy
  • Contributed to the publication's Facebook audience growth from 1,000 to 3,000 followers through editorial and quality initiatives

Associate Head Layout Artist

The University Digest, Western Mindanao State University2025–2026

  • Reviewed layout artists' work before publication to maintain consistency in typography, spacing, margins, and visual style
  • Served as lead layout artist for two consecutive annual magazines, maintaining the publication's established brand identity
  • Produced six magazine pages and four newsletter pages annually
  • Created original design elements using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign rather than relying on premade assets
  • Maintained consistent editorial layouts and visual standards across magazine and newsletter deliverables

Front-end Developer & UX Designer

WMSU Testing and Evaluation Center (Internship)2025

  • Designed and developed the front end of a live scheduling platform serving three distinct user types
  • Built the interface directly in the browser to accelerate development and prioritize functional delivery
  • Translated user requirements into a working web interface while balancing usability, design exploration, and development timelines

Front-end Developer & UI/UX Designer

RentBox2024

  • Designed and developed the front end of a peer-to-peer rental marketplace supporting three distinct user roles
  • Conducted surveys and usability walkthroughs to evaluate and refine user flows before finalizing interface designs
  • Designed payment interfaces that clearly communicated fees and deposits before checkout
  • Balanced user requirements with development constraints and weekly delivery priorities

Writer

Venom Publication, Western Mindanao State University2022–2024

  • Wrote feature articles and editorial content covering student achievements, hackathons, sports festivals, and academic activities
  • Produced regular magazine and newsletter content to expand coverage of campus events and student accomplishments
  • Created timely captions and social media copy for Facebook news and event publications
  • Authored the magazine's first "Python of the Year" feature, establishing a new form of student recognition within the college

Layout Artist

The University Digest, Western Mindanao State University2023–2025

  • Designed monthly promotional graphics for editorial content, campus events, and holiday campaigns
  • Developed complete visual themes for the USC Debate and Seminar Workshop while maintaining established event branding
  • Produced coordinated event collateral, including certificates, audiovisual presentations, presentation slides, lanyards, and tarpaulins
  • Collaborated with writers and cartoonists to align visual assets, editorial content, and messaging across publication projects

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Education

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science

Western Mindanao State University 2026

- Journalism Award

- Service Award

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Visual Graphic Design NC III

TESDA

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Graphic Design

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

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