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Hackers = The Compass, the adventurers finding their way with their crew
Organizers = The Anchor, foundation of the operation
The identity was modeled after maps and organic water shapes—but were treated with the sharpness and typography of a modern tech aesthetic.





What assets were developed to create Nova's design system?
Design Artifacts



My Role:
I assisted a team of designers in forming the branding and brand application for 2025’s theme: Changing Tides.
This was carried out across merchandise, banners, event signage, and more.
Leading the Designs
What is TartanHacks?
Overview:
Tartanhacks is the largest Hackathon in Pittsburgh.
Organized by ScottyLabs, it's a 24-hour in person hackathon where participants from all over the country create innovative projects.




Role:
Brand Design
Asset Creation
Duration:
6 weeks
Tools:
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
With:
ScottyLab's Branding Team
For:
ScottyLabs, a student organization at Carnegie Mellon University devoted to helping students learn about and explore interesting topics in technology through
events and workshops.
A quick thank you for this year's sponsors: