Employing as much texture as possible, Briana uses graphic design to depict the world around her. Her creative process is enveloped in intention and an anti-vector attitude, combining physical and digital methodologies. “As I go through my coming-of-age arc, my work takes on a reflective tone, examining my childhood, society, and myself with hints of humor to balance out the heavy introspection.”

Raised in Salem, Oregon, Briana found her way to Portland State to pursue a degree in Graphic Design, deepening her connection to the discipline through the exploration of printmaking, motion graphics, and layout. Her senior thesis exhibition, Dream Land, featured nostalgic, hand-printed animations. During her time at PSU, she also served as creative director for the Vanguard, our campus newspaper. As a recent graduate, Briana has enjoyed taking the time to travel and find small ways to document her life through Polaroids, random camcorder videos, and collages.