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Spring 2026
May 25, 2026
Faculty Citations
Animation/Illustration
Reese Parungao | 3D animator who enjoys helping others bring their stories to life. Currently, she is an Animation Co-Lead and Co-Producer for Guardian's Lament, her Capstone 3D short film, and she recently finished two internships at DreamWorks as the HUB Production intern. Additionally, she enjoys being a Teacher's Assistant for animation to help underclassmen successfully prepare for advanced classes. Graduating Summa Cum Laude in May, Reese is excited to continue sharing her passion for animation on new projects to come.
Graphic Design
Quynh Vu | A lifelong learner driven by their endless curiosity and need to fully understand everything wholly. As the NEO Design Club President during their two years in BFA Graphic Design program, Quynh has dedicated their time to honing their leadership skills and becoming a dependable friend, peer, and colleague. All the while, they are always looking to consistently improve their skills as a visual designer. Their formative experience at San Jose State University has taught them to lead with empathy in all situations. With this foundation, they aspire to make a positive impact through design and beyond.
May 19, 2026
Image Making and the Natural World
2026 Department of Design RSCA grant
This collaboration emerged as an outgrowth of a BFA Graphic Design image-making class, and two Juniors who showed interest in scientific subject matter.
Meigan Lew | “Studies of a Cyan Cosmos”
Inspired by astronomical phenomena, this series uses cyanotype printing to explore and reinterpret cosmic forms through studies of light, exposure, contrast, and chemical reaction. The resulting prints examine the relationship between scientific observation and experimental imagemaking and ultimately create stunning physical hand-produced artifacts. Selected reference imagery adapted from NASA and affiliated public-domain archives.
Natalie Lim | “Distant Realms”
Distant Realms explores the boundary between flesh and environment, where images become an interconnected ecosystem, where animals, insects, and plants fade into one another. This work blends cellular forms and shapes with anatomy to evoke certain metaphysical spaces like Heaven, Earth, and Hell. Whimsical, yet uncanny, these images blur the line between biology on molecular and anatomical levels, to create a natural world for organisms to inhabit.
Work made possible through a 2026 SJSU Department of Design Interdisciplinary RSCA grant.
Graphic Design Faculty Advisor: Julio Martínez Villeda
