hi, I’m kyla anderson

Design & HCI student at Carnegie Mellon University

design hero

Crafting a visual identity system and branding material celebrating the work of the late Mitsuo Katsui— a luminary in the world of Japanese graphic design famed for his expert use of colors and gradients.

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Graphic Design

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Visual Identity

An app created to "gamify" the experience of finding, saving, and sharing local events in Pittsburgh with friends. Comm(you)nity offers a unique customizable experience based on you and your interests.

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UI/UX

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Wireframing

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Prototyping

comm(you)nity

bumble missed connections

A conceptual feature for bumble inspired by the iconic "missed connections" posts inspiring human connection and building relationships.

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UI/UX

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Wireframing

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Prototyping

type in motion

"Söhne is the memory of Akzidenz-Grotesk framed through the reality of Helvetica. It captures the analogue materiality of “Standard Medium” used in Unimark’s legendary wayfinding system for the NYC Subway."

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Motion

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Graphic Design

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hybrid museum exhibit

A temporary (3–4 week) exhibition featuring Yayoi Kusama— an artist currently on exhibit at The Mattress Factory, a local Pittsburgh museum. The exhibition is designed for CMU’s Miller ICA.

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Interaction Design

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Visual Identity

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3D CAD

convenience device

An assistive device created for a client centered around their specific wants and needs. Developed in tandem with CLASS— an organization empowering disabled members of the Pittsburgh community.

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Physical Computing

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3D CAD

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Interaction Design