Hey, Im Emoni

Hey, Im Emoni

A Designer Inspired by Stories, Culture, and People

I’m a multidisciplinary designer driven by curiosity, creativity, and a deep understanding of people.

My design journey began with traditional animation, where I earned my degree and developed a strong foundation in storytelling, visual communication, and creating experiences that evoke emotion. From there, I expanded my craft through illustration and graphic design, collaborating on freelance and contract projects across a range of industries.

As my career evolved, I found myself increasingly drawn to the “why” behind design decisions: understanding how people think, what motivates them, and how thoughtful experiences can make everyday interactions more meaningful. That passion led me to UX/UI design, where I combine empathy, research, and strategy with my visual design background to create intuitive, impactful digital experiences.

With over six years of experience spanning animation, illustration, graphic design, marketing, and operations, I bring a unique perspective that bridges creativity and functionality. My time living in Japan deepened my appreciation for intentional design, attention to detail, and the beauty found in everyday moments.

Outside of design, you’ll often find me exploring cafés, sketching ideas, or finding inspiration in art, culture, and the small details that shape how we experience the world.

I believe great design goes beyond aesthetics—it tells a story, solves real problems, and creates meaningful connections.

Skills

PROTOTYPING

wireframing

Design thinking

user research

traditional animation

visual hierarchy

typography

responsive design

cross-functional collaboration

user interface design

lay out & composition

storyboarding

branding

art direction

creative direction

Tools

adobe illustrator

Adobe photoshop

adobe after effects

adobe indesign

figma

affinity by canva

canva

procreate

blender

framer

Education

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

2015 - 2019 | Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Animation

TripleTen

2025 - 2026 | Certification in UX/UI Design

Skills

PROTOTYPING

wireframing

Design thinking

user research

traditional animation

visual hierarchy

typography

responsive design

cross-functional collaboration

user interface design

lay out & composition

storyboarding

branding

art direction

creative direction

Tools

adobe illustrator

Adobe photoshop

adobe after effects

adobe indesign

figma

affinity by canva

canva

procreate

blender

framer

Education

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

2015 - 2019 | Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Animation

TripleTen

2025 - 2026 | Certification in UX/UI Design

Skills

PROTOTYPING

wireframing

Design thinking

user research

traditional animation

visual hierarchy

typography

responsive design

cross-functional collaboration

user interface design

lay out & composition

storyboarding

branding

art direction

creative direction

Tools

adobe illustrator

Adobe photoshop

adobe after effects

adobe indesign

figma

affinity by canva

canva

procreate

blender

framer

Education

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO

2015 - 2019 | Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Animation

TripleTen

2025 - 2026 | Certification in UX/UI Design

© 2026 Emoni Brown-Bey

© 2026 Emoni Brown-Bey

© 2026 Emoni Brown-Bey