I'M DENISSE MARI AGUILAR. I AM AN artist who's made it A mission to get people to tap into their 'inner child.' I enjoy creating illustrative designs WHICH EMPHASIZE play, low-brow humor, and more.

illustrator & designer

Hi!

my name is

Denisse Mari Aguilar

I'm an illustrator and designer experienced in visual identity, UI/UX, background art and color scripting for animated films, and 3D modeling. I've done extensive work within the animation pipeline and asset delivery pipeline for a mobile app.

I currently study at the University of Southern California, projected to graduate in May 2025.

I'm just trying to learn how to do a little bit of everything that's out there in this world. Right now, I'm learning how to play the guitar and drums. Also trying to get better at swimming!

I accidentally shot my thumb with a pneumatic stapler once when I worked as a carpenter's assistant.

FEATURED WORK

Cherry

Layout Design

Background Paint

Color Script

Designed and painted 32 backgrounds across four layouts for Cherry (dir. Liliana Cantillo), a short film that follows a young woman and her father having a conversation over ice cream after getting fired.

Cherry

Layout Design

Background Paint

Color Script

Cherry

Layout Design

Background Paint

Color Script

Roski Portfolio Expo

Social Media Campaign

Design

Visual Identity

Designed a professional, personalized campaign for the Roski Senior Design Show, ensuring students present their work in a way that truly represents them.

Roski Portfolio Expo

Social Media Campaign

Design

Visual Identity

Designed a professional, personalized campaign for the Roski Senior Design Show, ensuring students present their work in a way that truly represents them.

Roski Portfolio Expo

Social Media Campaign

Design

Visual Identity

Designed a professional, personalized campaign for the Roski Senior Design Show, ensuring students present their work in a way that truly represents them.

Heaven Spot

Experiential Design

Designed the wristband experience for a conceptual music festival—three nights of music, art, and community at the Graffiti Towers in DTLA.

Heaven Spot

Experiential Design

Designed the wristband experience for a conceptual music festival—three nights of music, art, and community at the Graffiti Towers in DTLA.

Heaven Spot

Experiential Design

Designed the wristband experience for a conceptual music festival—three nights of music, art, and community at the Graffiti Towers in DTLA.

Duolingo

Illustration

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrated Duolingo's world characters as an illustration intern for the summers of '23 and '24.

Duolingo

Illustration

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrated Duolingo's world characters as an illustration intern for the summers of '23 and '24.

Duolingo

Illustration

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrated Duolingo's world characters as an illustration intern for the summers of '23 and '24.

Dirty Laundry

Visual Identity

Illustration

Designed Dirty Laundry playing cards, a playful take on the Filipino 'Marites' meme—gossip-loving aunties spilling neighborhood tea.

Dirty Laundry

Visual Identity

Illustration

Designed Dirty Laundry playing cards, a playful take on the Filipino 'Marites' meme—gossip-loving aunties spilling neighborhood tea.

Dirty Laundry

Visual Identity

Illustration

Designed Dirty Laundry playing cards, a playful take on the Filipino 'Marites' meme—gossip-loving aunties spilling neighborhood tea.

Balutan

Visual Identity

3D Modeling

Texture Paint

Created a wax melt line inspired by iconic dishes from Guam, using scent as a powerful trigger to evoke nostalgia and comfort for those far from home.

Balutan

Visual Identity

3D Modeling

Texture Paint

Created a wax melt line inspired by iconic dishes from Guam, using scent as a powerful trigger to evoke nostalgia and comfort for those far from home.

Balutan

Visual Identity

3D Modeling

Texture Paint

Created a wax melt line inspired by iconic dishes from Guam, using scent as a powerful trigger to evoke nostalgia and comfort for those far from home.