Introducing the Graduates

MASTER OF ART + DESIGN
@ NC STATE

CLASS OF 2024

Ian Boyd

Ian is a new media artist concentrating on the intersection between physical spaces, technology, and interactive platforms. Ian’s work focuses on bridging gaps between physical computing and traditional artistic mediums. Ian graduated with an undergraduate degree in New Media from UNC Asheville in 2014, with a concentration in Animation. He has worked in academic libraries since 2014 and wholeheartedly believes in the role of the library as an open-access repository for training, education, and knowledge for emerging platforms and technologies. Ian joined NC State Libraries in 2018 and has worked in spaces such as the Makerspace, Innovation Studio and VR Studio.

Ethan Brain

Ethan Brain is a visual and performance artist based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2021, he received his BFA in New Media and Design from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he enjoyed combining his passion for performance with experimental video art. By revealing the hidden truths that divide and connect society, his art largely reflects on the power of community and the socio-political systems that define material reality.

Miranda Green

Miranda Green graduated from NC State in May of 2022 where she received her BA in Design Studies and a minor in History. At NC State she applied her design research and education knowledge to internships dealing with exhibit design, collections research, and pre-college design programming. Through her time in the MAD program Miranda hopes to further her knowledge in different programs and media relating to animation, exhibit design, and other forms of visual narratives which she hopes to pursue as a future career.

Beverly Martin

Ziyue Peng

Sarah Take

Sarah graduated from NC State in 2019 with a degree in Design Studies and a minor in physics. After having the opportunity to design an installation for the Leading Strand in 2019, they went on to work at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill, NC, as their Exhibits Technician, where they researched for and designed exhibits. In their free time, Sarah enjoys playing video games, watching horror movies, and hanging out with their two cats.

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright is a music artist, graphic designer, dancer, and entertainer from Fayetteville, NC. Matthew graduated from NC State in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and is returning to State for the Art & Design grad program in order to pick up skills that can further augment his entertainment career. He wants to specialize more in video production and 2D animation.

CLASS OF 2023

Alison Armstrong

Alison is originally from Denver, CO. She did her undergrad at TCU, studying Religion and Studio Art (Painting), then spent some time working in New Orleans and Denver before making her way to NCSU. She is eager to learn new technologies and design methods, particularly animation. She is also excited about exploring big ideas and elevating humanity through telling stories. Other interests include comedy, the outdoors, and learning about new cultures (especially via food).

Art page: alisonarmstrongart.com

Aneshia Tinnin

Aneshia is a Durham, NC native with a background in history, illustration, and design. When she’s not hunched over her computer or sketchbook, she’s usually cooking one of the hundreds of recipes that she’s pinned on Pinterest or getting lost in an interesting book. She’s interested in growing as a storyteller, using animation and other forms of sequential art to tell diverse stories.

Art page: aneshiatinnin.com

Austin Caskie

Austin is Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, he graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied painting and drawing. He then earned a BFA in Art and Design from North Carolina State University. Now a part of the MAD program, Austin continues to study interactive digital art and game design with a focus on creating compelling virtual environments. After graduation, Austin hopes to work as an 3D environment artist in the games industry. When not working in Blender and Unreal Engine, Austin enjoys playing chess, drawing, and running.

Art pages:

3D portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/austincaskie

Games and Interactive Media: https://austincaskie.itch.io/

Painting and 2D illustration: https://www.austincaskie.com/

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/austincaskieart/

Ellis Warren

Ellis is a new media artist and digital media maker. Her work includes web-based projects, video production, photography, and UX/UI design. She believes in the power of technology to promote positive outcomes. Her work is informed by a passion for human centered interaction and a commitment to social equity. Her interests include art, art history, graphic design, alternative transportation, sustainability, and history. In her free time she loves to ride her bike, cook with friends, and read sci-fi.

Art page: wildforms.net

Jackson Bostian

Jackson is a North Carolina native who earned his undergraduate degree in English from NCSU. Nowadays, he spends most of his time developing VR games and applications. He’s most passionate about HCI design, designing for accessibility, and XR technologies. In his free time, he enjoys baking and spending time with his partner, Angela.

Art page: jbostian.com

Lleyton Seymour

Lleyton is an Australian-born American-based designer passionate about front-end development and interactive design! He recently graduated from High Point University with a double major in Computer Science and Electronic Media Production. When he is not in class or coding, you can find him taking photos or working on personal art projects.

Art page: lleytonseymour.com

Mikey Williams

Mikey is a grad student in the Art and Design program with a Bachelor’s degree in Design Studies with interdisciplinary knowledge in Fibers and Materials, Art Studies and History, Product Analysis, and Visual Arts. She is also an illustrator and multimedia artist.

Art page: instagram.com/my.ni.art/?hl=en

Nastaran(Nas) Arsalani

Nastaran is an Iranian-based Artist. She is deeply into animations and illustrating the stories inside her mind. She got experience in inbetweening and being an ink and paint artist before her graduate program. Her main goal is to become a great artist and have a voice for helping people and animals worldwide through her art.
When she’s not busy with school and work, she loves to read books with a cup of coffee while her ethereal chill playlist is playing.

Art page: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tnCqzbn0TdGwqSWUrspzzHympij0-CXE?usp=sharing

instagram.com/nassymouseart

Sally Dillon

Sally is Raleigh born-and-raised, and she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2019. She has been drawn to design since childhood where she would take hours to make a birthday card or preoccupy math class sketching on a piece of scrap paper.

She favor a quirky style, and she loves to play with texture. Her goal is to pursue a career in motion graphics, as she sees it as the perfect intersection between aesthetic design and captivating storytelling.

Art page: dillons789.wixsite.com/website

Yu(Susy) Su

Yu(Susy) Su entered the EDP program at the University of Denver during the fall of 2017 and she currently enters the Art +Design Program at North Carolina State University with specific interests in studying interactive design, graphic design, and visual art. Growing up in China and the United States shaped her, and her artwork benefits from both cultural traditions. This experience has made Yu adept at breaking stereotypes and creating the value of something emergent mainly through photo editing, video editing, and animation.

Art page: susyinternetart.neocities.org/susy.html