Mani Atasay Is An Award Winner User Experience Designer & Art Director
Based in San Francisco

Currently Studio Manger at Graphics Center
Soon University of Washington’s M of Human-Computer Interaction + Design
Previusly Office of Marketing & Communication at USF

Mani is a interdisciplinary designer who loves combining visual and product design principles. He loves it even more when he gets to design memorable experiences in different mediums! Trained in both branding and UX/UI, his approach is interdisciplinary, always experimenting with different creative fields and how they all come together. Bringing together visual storytelling, experimental design, and identity systems from the graphic side, while incorporating research, interaction, and interface principles from the product design side.

✩°｡⋆ مانی آتاسای ⋆｡°✩

94118
San Francisco,
California

mesmaili@dons.usfca.com+1 (628) 233 6020
@meatasay.design

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EDUCATION

2027

University of Washington (soon)
Master of Human Computer-Interaction + Design

2022 — 2026

University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts, Design
- Architecture & UX/UI Minor
- GPA - 3.9 | 24-26 Dean’s Honor Roll

EXPERIENCES

2025 (May - Now)
Graphics Center
Studio Manger

Oversee staff of 5 in-house designers and professional development activities to foster a team-oriented work environment

Serve as lead for scheduling; assigning projects to designers; and creating, managing, and proposing the annual budget

Advocate for service expansion which were not provided by the studio before (Motion Design, Basic 3D modeling, Interactive/Immersive Experience Design, Website Development)

2024(Aug) - 25 (May)
Graphics Center
Designer

Managed multiple orders simultaneously, handling 3+ at a time

Collaborated with a team of five designers to critique and generate ideas.

Collaborated with clients to develop brand identities and produce promotional materials for social media and print, including posters, flyers, motion design and merchandise.

2025 (May - Aug)
Office of Marketing & Communications
Design Intern

Created print and electronic publications that support university related communication efforts, including student recruitment, sports publicity, on-campus events, and alumni relations

Collaborated and received mentorship from the team’s creative director, senior visual designer, and 3 professional creatives
Further developed technical skills in Brand Architecture, Generative AI, and Visual system/storytelling

2024 (Jan - May)
USF Dons Athletics
Multi-Media Intern

Captured high-resolution action photography for 10+ NCAA basketball games for USF Dons men basketball team. Delivering assets for use on the team’s social media channels.

SELECTED AWARDS

2026
Student GOLD ADDY
American Advetisement Award 2026

Awarded gold for “They Are Missing” integrated advertisement campaign for ACLU, recognized for social justice and impact on rasing awarness about immigration and deportation in California.

2026
Hackathon First Place
Don’s Hack ‘26

Led the UI design and User experience of ReCraft enviromental upcycling app, which was awarded 1st place among 20 teams for innovation, and impact on the environemnt.

2026
Rebrand-A-Thon Finalist
AAF SF Social Cause Challenge 2026

Strategized and executed a comprehensive rebrand and marketing strategy for Asian, Inc., a nonprofit focused on housing and job security, resulting in a 4th-place ranking among 12 competing teams in the span of 5-hour brand-a-thon.

2025
BOSS Challenge Winner
AAF SF Social Cause Challenge 2025

Developed an integrated digital strategy for the BOSS non-profit, which involved redesigning their website and introducing the new Givebutter fundraising platform.

Full Resume