Artist Statement
As a graphic design student, I work mostly in digital mediums like branding, typography, illustration, and motion design, but I’ve recently been experimenting more with mixed media and installation to push my work beyond the screen. At the core of everything I make is an emotional intention I want people to feel something when they see my work. Whether it’s a poster, an animation, or a brand identity, I always start from a personal place and think about how to visually communicate that feeling in a way that’s honest and relatable.
A lot of my work is rooted in personal experience. I sketch or write down ideas as soon as they come to me, especially if they're tied to something I’m feeling. That rawness often becomes the core of the piece. I think design can sometimes feel cold or overly perfect, but I try to bring emotion back into it. I want people to pause and recognize something real in what they’re looking at, even in something as commercial as a logo.
I’m not really locked into one aesthetic. Some projects are gritty and punk-inspired, others are soft and nostalgic it depends on the story I’m telling. I think that flexibility is one of my strengths, especially in branding, where adapting to a client’s voice while keeping your own point of view matters. I love building brands from scratch, choosing the color palettes, typefaces, and imagery that bring the whole thing to life. It’s like building someone’s visual personality.
I’m influenced by designers like Jessica Walsh, whose emotional and bold design work really inspires me to lean into vulnerability and risk-taking. I’m also drawn to artists like Lang (behind Hirono), who show how softness, storytelling, and surrealism can live together in powerful ways. Their work reminds me that design doesn’t have to be loud to make an impact.
Right now, I’m focused on work that helps people connect, whether through storytelling, shared experiences, or even small emotional reactions. I hope my work feels like an interruption to the ordinary, something that makes people reflect, even briefly. That’s what design is to me, a visual language that can say the things we sometimes can’t put into words.
Short Bio
Brittney Sanchez-Bueno is a graphic designer based in Kearny, NJ. Born in Jersey and raised across Union City and other towns, her cultural background and life experiences shape the emotional tone of her work. Currently pursuing her BFA at NJCU, she was awarded a full Presidential Scholarship. Brittney specializes in branding and digital storytelling, drawing inspiration from artists like Jessica Walsh and Lang. She recently became co-owner of a family-run kitchen repair business, where she leads all creative direction. Her design practice explores emotion, identity, and visual storytelling through flexible and evolving styles.
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