Mikayla Ervin

I have experience in graphic, product, and digital design across a variety of settings. At Wharton External Affairs, I worked as a digital designer managing web content, photo editing, and accessibility initiatives. As a Curatorial Assistant for the Penn Art Collective, I maintained websites, cataloged artwork, and conducted research. I also contributed to Black Wharton Consulting on design and marketing strategy and worked with the Netter Center ,creating interactive materials and leading creative activities for children. Earlier, at FGW Productions & Transmedia, I consulted on television production, branding, and logo design. My work spans hands-on prototyping, CAD, 3D modeling, and video/animation production, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Figma.

I enjoy combining creative vision with technical skill, as seen in my projects from modular makeup packaging to culturally-informed sculptures and interactive game sets. I focus on both aesthetic and functional design, applying user-centered approaches, accessibility considerations, and multimedia production techniques throughout my professional and academic work.

I recently graduated in May 2025 from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Design. During my time there, I developed skills across product, graphic, and digital design, including UX/UI, 3D modeling, CAD, and video/animation production. I was honored with the Silverstein Photography Grant in 2025, which allowed me to complete a 15-day photography project in Thailand, and I received the Best-in-Show Thesis Prize for my senior work.

Before that, I attended The Brearley School in New York, where I earned my high school diploma with honors, including the Student Leadership Award and the MacDonald Scholarship for the Oxbridge Summer Program. I also participated in the Otis College of Art and Design Summer of Art Program, focusing on graphic design and still-life drawing, where I explored product, print, and website design.