Diana Tayan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Innovative Fashion Designer specializing in streetwear with expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CLO 3D. Combines technical problem-solving and visual storytelling to create purposeful garments that reflect cultural influences and youth energy. Currently enhancing skills in patternmaking and construction as a full-time student at Otis College of Art and Design. Focused on balancing innovation with wearability in contemporary apparel.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Otis College of Art and Design
08.2024 - Current
- Achieved mentorship in apparel design, enhancing industry workflow knowledge.
- Developed a comprehensive capsule project with Nike, focusing on sustainability and storytelling.
- Refined creative strategy through direct feedback from Nike designers and mentors.
Freelancer
Independant
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced brand visibility by creating logos, business cards, and digital assets.
- Designed retail-ready T-shirt graphics and managed outsourced production for bulk orders.
- Executed full screen-printing process for 200 hand-printed shirts, ensuring quality standards.
- Produced 400 custom shirts for church conference, utilizing original artwork in Adobe Illustrator.
- Partnered with clients to create visual solutions aligning with brand objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
05-2027
- 3.5 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Clo 3d & Digital Design
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator (Advanced) – technical flats, vector graphics, and apparel design
- Adobe Photoshop (Advanced) – photo editing, mockups, textures
- CLO 3D – digital garment simulation, pattern drafting, rendering
- Patternmaking & Garment Construction – draping, sewing, fit adjustments
- Technical Flats & Spec Sheet Creation
- Screen-Printing & Apparel Production – manual production production management
- Branding & Graphic Design – logos, layout design, business identity systems
- Creative Direction & Concept Development – mood boards, storytelling, visual research
- Textile Knowledge – fabric behavior, drapery, fiber understanding
- Project & Client Management – communication, meeting deadlines, delivering full projects
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student - Otis College of Art and Design
08.2024 - Current
Freelancer - Independant
01.2023 - Current
Otis College of Art And Design - Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design