2026
This bilingual magazine intertwines text from my family’s ancestral book with my own writing, creating a dialogue between past and present. It shares stories of my family’s immigration from Ukraine and Russia and their struggles to build a life in the U.S. The project includes a personal letter I wrote to my ancestors, reflecting on heritage, resilience, and identity across generations.
Software UsedIllustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
2025
This zine explores the concept of personal curation—how I choose to shape my world through the objects, clothes, music, and books that surround me. It reflects on how taste, memory, and emotion influence self-expression and identity. Through layout, typography, and mixed-media visuals, the zine becomes both a personal archive and a study of intentional living.
Software Used
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
2025
As I walk through the city, I’m am blinded by sunlight reflecting off the tall buildings towering above. I find myself thinking only about the light.
Part of an ongoing series of New York architecture photographs, shot on 35mm black-and-white film.
2026
Developed a cohesive personal brand identity system including vertical and horizontal logo variations, custom typography, and a refined color palette. The system extends across business cards, letterhead, and envelopes, creating a consistent and intentional visual presence.
Software Used
Illustrator
Photoshop
About Me!
www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-wells11
wellssophie11@gmail.com
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Design
August 2023 - May 2026
Minor in Connected Devices and Making
University of Southern California
Bachelor’s of Architecture
August 2022 - May 2023
ReSwap, Los Angeles, CA
- Collaborate with the design team to create Figma mockups and iterate on UI/UX concepts for web and app interfaces.
- Identify and troubleshoot design and functionality issues in code
Summer Associate, Design, Jun 2025 - Present Adam Kluger NYC Public Relations Firm, New York, NY
- Developed digital design concepts for client websites and internal projects, translating initial sketches and ideas into polished visual assets.
- Created 2D mockups and layouts in Figma, incorporating visual hierarchy, branding, and user experience principles.
- Researched project management and team collaboration software and supported its integration into existing company workflows.
Facilities Planning and Project Management Intern, Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
Northrop Grumman, Dulles, VA
- Collaborated with engineers and planners to develop and iterate spatial layouts, creating 3D visualizations and test fits to identify inefficiencies and improve building utilization by 30%.
- Designed and iterated 3D floorplan layouts using Rhino and AutoCAD, proposing design solutions that improved space utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Identified layout inefficiencies and operational pain points and proposed space planning improvements to enhance utilization and workflow.
Design Intern, May 2023 - Aug 2023
Brocato Design + Co., Aldie, VA
- Conducted material research and concept development for interior and product design projects.Created 3D visualizations and mockups to test design concepts and spatial configurations.
- Managed detailed project invoicing, tracking all materials and costs for design projects ranging from $250K to$500K
Techinical Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Cinema4D, Rhino, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, HTML/CSS, Python, Shapr3D, Adobe After Effects, Rhino, SketchUp,
Skills: Product Design, Space Planning, Graphic Design, Website Design, Projection Mapping, User Research, Project Coordination, Client Coordination, Visual Communication, 3D visualization
Last Updated 24.10.31
2025
Handmade lamp inspired by the delicate, fluid movement of orchids. Its form captures a sense of softness and motion, translating the elegance of the flower into light and structure.
2025
I designed and 3D modeled a compact sewing tool inspired by a Swiss Army knife. It combines four tools—a seam ripper, blade, rotary cutter, and tracing wheel—into one foldable device. The goal was to create a simple, portable tool that makes sewing more convenient and efficient.
Software Used
Fusion360
Photoshop
2026
The packaging highlights its multifunctional nature and compact form. Clean, minimal graphics showcase each integrated component—blade, seam ripper, rotary cutter, and tracing wheel—while emphasizing durability through subtle metallic finishes.
Software Used
Adobe Illustrator and photoshop