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Contact me! alex@alexanderaustin.net
Hello! I am Alex Austin. I'm a designer and media maker currently studying design with a minor in UX/UI at the University of San Francisco with a special interest in interactivity and experiential design. My work spans UX case studies, interactive games, zines, web art, and video projects, all tied together by an interest in how design shows culture, memory, and storytelling. I am often inspired by early internet nostalgia and the ways interaction can create meaning. My goal is to continue creating work to connect people and reimagine how we interact with technology and culture.
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San Francisco, CA
+1 (209)-609-2539
alex@alexanderaustin.net
Skills
Education
Experience
Designer and media maker interested in interactivity, culture, and storytelling through UX, web art, and experimental media.
Programming
HTML/CSS
Java
Arduino
Management
Google Workspace
Microsoft Suite
Dropbox
Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Premiere
Illustrator
InDesign
Figma
Framer
Cargo
Blender
Resident Hall Council - Events Specialist
University of San Francisco, Hayes-Haley Hall, Sept. 2022 - May 2023
Plan, organize, and execute community events fostering engagement among 200+ residents.
Coordinate logistics, budgeting, and promotion for hall-wide activities and cultural programs.
Collaborate with council members to develop inclusive events that strengthen student community.
Manage digital outreach (flyers, posters, and social media announcements) to increase attendance.
One Move Boss - Website, Spring 2024
Designed and programmed an interactive text-based game using JavaScript, blending narrative design with gameplay logic.
Created pixel art visuals and a retro UI, applying UX and interaction design to guide player experience.
Strengthened skills in coding, visual design, and story-driven interactivity.
How to Hunt a Wendigo - Web-Based Video, Spring 2024
Produced a found footage style horror video inspired by digital folklore and early YouTube horror.
Applied video editing, glitch effects, and sound design to build analog horror aesthetics.
Enhanced skills in storyboarding, post-production, and immersive media design.
Field Study: Sitka, Alaska
University of San Francisco, Summer 2024
Conducted field research on the cultural, historical, and environmental dynamics of Sitka and its Indigenous communities.
Participated in interviews with local residents and community leaders to learn about the impacts of tourism, fishing, and land conservation.
Engaged in immersive cultural experiences to better understand Alaska Native traditions and contemporary community life.
BA University of San Francisco
2026
Major in Design
Minor in UXUI
Minor in Fine Arts
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