S.A.G.A - Student Advertising Graphics Association

From starting design at Northridge with zero experience to art directing key art for HBO Max shows—Matt Alesse’s journey proves what’s possible with passion and grit.

Join us on Zoom to hear his inspiring story! ✨👨‍🎨

Exciting news! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Robin, an Art Director with 14+ years of experience designing for major brands like Google, Netflix, and Spotify! 🌟

He’ll be sharing his journey as a designer and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Don’t miss this chance to learn from his experiences and insights that will inspire the next generation of designers! 💡

Join us in Room 407 from 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM and check out his portfolio - 🔗 in story!

🎉 SAGA x Adobe Sneaks Watch Party 🎉

We’re teaming up with Adobe to give you an exclusive sneak peek at their latest innovations! Join us for a fun evening of creativity while watching the future of design unfold at Adobe MAX 2024, hosted by the one and only Awkwafina!

A huge thank you to & for sponsoring this event and helping make it happen 🙏. Special thanks to the Professors for their support and cooperation!

📅 Date: Oct 11
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Room 408 & 409

Make sure to stop by and get inspired by the next wave of creativity!

SAGA & invites you to the Franken Bash 🧟‍♂️

📍Friday, October 25, at 5 PM, happening right outside the CSUN Art & Design Center, Room 408/409!

Get ready for an evening of food, drinks, candy, music, and an unforgettable time. Alumni, friends, and family are all welcome!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🎃 Show off your skills in our Pumpkin Carving Contest
👻 Bring your best costume game for a chance to win in the Costume Contest
🕸️ Take a swing and crack open some fun with our Piñata
🐺 Sing like a superstar in Werewolf Karaoke

Stay tuned for more details – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🧙‍♀️

Design Challenge: Pokémon Edition! 🎨✨

The task was to transform your chosen Pokémon into a logo and mockup – and these turned out amazing! 🧑‍🎨🔥

Let us know which one is your favorite! 🎉⚡

🌟 SAGA Studio Tour #1 🌟

Thank you to Clear Image Printing Co. for allowing us to visit their cutting-edge facility and learn how they bring designs to life! 🤩

Clear Image Printing Co. is a premier print production company specializing in high-quality custom printing, packaging, and finishing services. From vibrant posters to sleek packaging, they bring designs to life with cutting-edge technology and expert craftsmanship.

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Curious about joining a studio tour? Come be a part of SAGA! Find the link to our Slack in the “Join Us” highlight on our profile.

We meet every Wednesday at 5:15 PM in the Art & Design Center, Room 407. Can’t wait to see you there!

First SAGA meeting of the semester was a huge success! 🎉 We can’t wait to dive into some awesome design challenges, guest speakers, and studio tours this semester. Stay tuned, SAGA fam — it’s going to be an epic ride! 🚀

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🌟 Meet Stephanie Silva, one of SAGA’s two
Co-Presidents 🌟

Stephanie has been a part of SAGA since she transferred to CSUN in 2022, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to lead our team of talented designers alongside her amazing co-president, Diana! 👯‍♀️💖

As a graphic designer and illustrator, Stephanie brings a burst of color and a sense of fun to everything she creates. With a passion for entertainment and apparel design, her style shines through with vibrant palettes and playful typefaces, all inspired by her love of music and animation. 🎨🎵✨

When she’s not designing, you’ll find her diving into a great book, sketching her next idea, rocking out at concerts, or baking something yummy! 🌈📖🎸🍰

We’re so excited to have Stephanie on board with us at SAGA! 🎨✨

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🌟 Meet Diana Arreola, one of SAGA’s two
Co-Presidents 🌟

As she heads into her senior year at CSUN, Diana is taking entertainment design, branding, and merch creation to the next level! A true Y2K aesthetic lover, she’s inspired by all things pop culture and art, and her playful, bold visuals never fail to make a statement! 🌈✨

When Diana’s not busy bringing her creative visions to life, she’s hanging with her pups, obsessing over Sanrio, blind boxes, anime, and vibing to Queen Bey herself! 🐶🎀🎶

We’re so excited to have Diana on board with us at SAGA! 🎨✨

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🌟 Meet Louiza Melkonyan, SAGA’s Vice President 🌟

Louiza is an Armenian-American CSUN senior with a concentration in branding, bringing her creativity and passion to our team. Growing up in California, she loves nothing more than cozying up at home with her pets! 🐶🤍

In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, traveling to new places, listening to international music, and getting lost in a good book. 🎬✈️🎶📚

We’re so excited to have Louiza on board with us at SAGA! 🎨✨

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🌟 Meet Alexis Mejala, SAGA’s Social Media
Manager! 🌟

As a senior majoring in Communication Design with a focus on UX/UI, she’s determined to finish this year off strong and leave a lasting impact. ✨

When she’s not busy crafting creative designs, Alexis loves capturing moments through photography, experiencing the thrill of live music events, and keeping up with the fast-paced world of F1 racing. 🎵📸🏎️

We’re so excited to have Alexis on board with us at SAGA! 🎨✨

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🌟 Meet Tasnim “Tas” Hossain, the other half of SAGA’s Outreach Coordinators! 🌟

Tas began her college journey in STEM, but decided to make the bold switch to design to express her creativity. Now, she’s diving into the world of branding, packaging, and marketing, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible ideas she brings to the table! 💡✨

Outside of her creative pursuits, Tas enjoys journaling, sipping on boba or matcha, reconnecting with nature, and catching up on her favorite anime. 🍵🌳🌸

We’re so excited to have Tas on board with us at SAGA! 🎨✨

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🌟 Meet Angie Ayvazian, one of SAGA’s Outreach Coordinators! 🌟

Angie’s creative journey has taken her across multiple countries and fields. From earning a degree in filmmaking in Iran to pursuing theatrical direction in Armenia, and now embracing graphic design in the US, her diverse experiences fuel her passion for creative excellence. Recently, she was recognized with the College Artist of America Scholarship 2023 at CSU! 🏆

In her free time, Angie loves exploring UX/UI and branding, capturing moments through video and photography, drawing, and even mountaineering! She’s a proactive problem solver, team player, and always brings integrity and adaptability to everything she does. She also co-founded a non-profit, the “Young Armenians Club,” showcasing her dedication to giving back to the community. 🌍

We’re so excited to have Angie on board with us at SAGA! 🎨✨

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🌟 Want to learn more about the Young Armenians Club? Check out their page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/467719964319547/

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💫 Exciting news, everyone! 💫

We’re thrilled to kick off a new series to unveil the incredible officers of SAGA, CSUN’s only Communication Design Club! 🎨✨

Each day this week, we’ll spotlight a different team member for the 2024-2025 school year, sharing a bit about who they are and what makes them shine! 🌟

Get ready to meet the creative minds behind the magic, starting with our first member reveal *later today*! 👀 Stay tuned and keep an eye out for it – you won’t want to miss this! 🤩👏

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Welcome back, Matadors! 🎉

Mark your calendars for our first SAGA meeting of the semester! Join us for an evening of fun, socializing, and making new connections. We’re excited to meet all of you! 😄

Wishing everyone an amazing start to Fall 2024! 🍂

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 5:15pm
at the Art & Design Center, Room 407

If you have any questions, feel free to DM us!

Enjoying a moment of calm before the storm! Some of the SAGA team gathered for dinner yesterday to finalize our plans for the Fall 2024 semester. Exciting things are ahead for the upcoming school year!

Stay tuned for SAGA team introductions! 🤩

This week, a group of talented CSUN design students had the incredible opportunity to attend Adobe’s annual Los Angeles Creative Retreat! They immersed themselves in a jam-packed schedule filled with inspiring panel discussions, hands-on portfolio reviews, and cutting-edge demos of Adobe products.

A huge shoutout to the amazing Adobe team for inviting us and putting together such an unforgettable event!

We’re gearing up for an amazing SAGA Fall 2024, and we can’t wait to share all the exciting things we have in store. Stay tuned, and get ready for an epic season ahead! 🎉