Hannah Rose Galey

Huntsville, AL hrgaley@gmail.com hannahgaleydesign.com

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville — Huntsville, AL
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in User Experience

Experience

Academic Design Projects
Brand and Packaging Design
  • Created a full brand and product extension for DripLabs, a confectionery-inspired cosmetics brand, developing packaging prototypes, logos, and advertising assets.
  • Designed and rendered packaging mockups in Adobe Illustrator, Maya, and Adobe Dimension to achieve polished, realistic visuals for presentation.
  • Focused on color systems, layout precision, and product storytelling to achieve professional, presentation-ready outcomes.
UX / UI Research and Prototyping
  • Led and managed team projects such as PlotJam (collaborative writing app) and NeuroNest (a wellness organization app for caregivers of neurodivergent children) to ensure work efficiency and product clarity.
  • Conducted user interviews, affinity mapping, and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve usability.
  • Created wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, integrating user feedback to improve navigation, accessibility, and interface clarity.
Illustration and Visual Storytelling
  • Designed a modern Wizard of Oz poster and a conceptual book cover, combining expressive typography, color, and layout to convey narrative and emotion.
  • Created a series of watercolor illustrations for a collaborative menu redesign project, merging hand-rendered artwork with digital layout systems for a cohesive restaurant identity.
  • Combined traditional and digital techniques to create expressive, content-aligned visuals.
Interactive and Web Design Projects
  • Developed browser-based interactive pieces and mini-games using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and the p5.js library.
  • Built responsive website layouts using HTML and CSS to translate visual design principles into functional digital interfaces.
  • Experimented with front-end structures, user flow, and accessibility standards to enhance interactivity and visual hierarchy.
Freelance Designer
  • Designed custom koozies for a wedding event, incorporating personalized branding.
  • Created a logo for a social media content creator’s online brand identity.
  • Designed signage and stickers for a landscaping business to strengthen local recognition.
Restaurant Manager — Taco Mama
  • Supervised and trained staff, managed scheduling, and oversaw day-to-day operations in a high-volume restaurant.
  • Prioritized a supportive team environment where employees felt comfortable communicating openly, strengthening morale and collaboration.
  • Coordinated communication between multiple teams to maintain efficiency and consistency in fast-paced conditions.
  • Developed organization, adaptability, and leadership skills transferable to managing collaborative design and client projects.

Skills

Design Skills
  • Branding & Identity Illustration Typography Packaging Design UX/UI Design Screenprint
Technical Skills
  • Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Dimension Adobe DreamWeaver Figma Procreate HTML/CSS C++ Python Javascript Autodesk Maya Windows Mac OS