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Alleyah the Social Media Associate @ Women’s Center at Brooklyn College
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Alleyah The Illustrator: The Barefoot General by Crystal Schloss Allen
Alleyah The Freelancer
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Alleyah the Undergraduate Scholar: Digital Design Projects and Exploration
My women’s center era
2022-2026
I worked at the Women’s Center at Brooklyn College all throughout undergrad and even six months after. My official title being “Social Media Associate.” I started out as a Program Assistant who designed print flyers and social media post under the Program Coordinator. This role strongly influenced my studies in Digital Design Production and my proficiency in using Canva. Later, I was appointed to manage the Social Media, Newsletter and Fundraising Campaigns. Sometimes this bled into me doing jobs for our sister office, BCAP (Brooklyn College AANAPISI Project) and Faculty Led Events. This has been one of my favorite jobs because it connected my love of Design, Logistics, Politics/Activism, and Community.
This Flyer to the above-left received so much love for the warm feeling it created at our Valentine’s Day Potluck. It came with a presentation that played on the monitor in our lounge. And that’s when I became addicted to conveying the feeling having fun through my flyers. College life is such long-term reward system, I wanted to give my schoolmates something to look forward to, just from the flyer.
Following the success and template from the "February Flavor Fest," I bring you: Cozy Autumn Potluck. A bright flyer for a Women's Center autumn potluck event featuring fall leaves, a pumpkin pie, a cozy white sweater, and illustrations of people enjoying food and drinks at an outdoor gathering. Includes event details, a QR code, and a quote about food bringing people together.
Following the success and template from the "February Flavor Fest," I bring you: Winter Potluck Games. A festive flyer for a Winter Potluck and Games event hosted by Brooklyn College's Black Law Students Association (BLMA), CUNY Edge, Immigrant Student Success Office, Dream Team, and others. The event is on December 10th, 2024, at 12:30 pm in Occidental Room SUBO. The flyer features a winter theme with snowflakes and winter foliage, and reflects our diverse campus enjoying food, drinks, games, and music.
This is the second version of this flyer. Much more refined and focused. A vibrant poster advertising a Karaoke Night event at the Women's Center at Brooklyn College. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th at 4 PM at 227 New Ingersoll. The poster features two young women singing and having fun with microphones, a drawing of a person singing, and colorful icons of snacks and soda. Text invites people to sing, enjoy snacks, and stay for good vibes, with additional details about the event and contact information.
This is the second version of the Galentine's Day Flyer but the people in the photos aren't just gals, but allies of the gals as well. Pink and red flyer for a women's center event at Brooklyn College, celebrating Valentine's Day with free goodie bags, food, music, and more. Features photos of smiling women holding pink goodie bags and drinks. Details about date, time, and location, with encouragement to share love with the community.
Goodie Bag giveaway? Oh Goodie! I instantly remembered the Mayor of Townsville's famous quote and let it take me down the path of nostalgia. This multicolor flyer for Women's Center at Brooklyn College event celebrating Women's History Month with a giveaway features The Powerpuff Girls, text about a goodie bag giveaway, event date March 1, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and office location info.
I was so honored to make this flyer. Event poster for a teach-in titled 'Gaza is Palestine: On BAKERS and STORYTELLERS,' presented by Dr. Sherene Seikaly, scheduled from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at 148 Ingersoll Extension, with co-sponsors including Brooklyn College Students for Justice in Palestine, BC Muslims Giving Back, CUNY, and Bridges for Yemen. In the midst of so much tragedy, I wanted to find a color that was hopeful and empowering. I texturized the background with abstract outlines of Palestine and her flag. The poster includes a photograph of Dr. Sherene Seikaly, with time, location, and contact information.
This flyer was part of a marketing package for the event including, social media posts, presentation template, guest speaker badges, and volunteer badges. It wasn't for the WC but my work with the WC was leveraged to do the design for Women of Color's event. This is an invitation poster for the Groundbreakers Conference hosted by Women of Color at Brooklyn College, sponsored by USG. The event is on Thursday, March 7th, from 5 pm to 9 pm in the Gold Room, 6th Floor Student Center. Theme: Behind every successful woman is resilience and untold stories. Features an illustration of a woman in a white suit holding a shovel against a mountain backdrop. Dress code: shades of purple, business attire encouraged. RSVP required by scanning the QR code for tickets.
Every spring semester, the Women's Center holds a cap decorating event where we have out crafting materials all day available to all students. I enjoy this design for how simple it is.
This is one of the BCAP projects I was given the opportunity to design. While out of my element because I focus so much on conveying familiar feelings, this was a great exercise to work for a different audience. A colorful flyer celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, featuring a large teapot with floral patterns and smaller teapots representing East, Southeast, Central, South, and West Asian regions. The flyer provides event details including date, time, location, and a QR code for more information.
A promotional flyer for a self defense training workshop featuring a purple silhouette of a modest muslim woman practicing self-defense. The event details include date, time, location, and focus areas such as de-escalation techniques, connecting with the body, healing through movement, basic blocks, and muscle memory. It is hosted by Malikah, BCAP, MWLDP, and The Women's Center, and is open to all, especially Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. I am very proud of this design.
Apart of the Women's History Wednesday social media series, we honored different BC Alumna who've had great influences. This one honoring Gloria Naylor, an African-American novelist, with her photo, book cover of "Mama Day," and images of her at different ages. The poster has a pink background and purple, black, and pink text. I only regret the text layout errors. And maybe some font choices.
I was tasked to make this flyer for the Wolfe Institute at BC. Flyer for a town hall event titled 'From Anxiety to Organizing' scheduled for October 19th at 12:30 PM at Brooklyn College, 148 Ingersoll Extension. The event is a student town hall to address campus and community issues without judgment. The flyer features an illustration of a person with dreadlocks speaking into a megaphone, with an audience in the background. It includes a QR code for RSVP, the Instagram handle @bc_cuny_socy, and mentions Sociology at Brooklyn College.
Flyer for Activism and Organizing Workshop hosted by Malikah, BCAP, and Vera Institute of Justice, scheduled for December 5th from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at BCAP. Features a woman speaking into a megaphone, with silhouettes of protestors holding signs and flags in the background.
This was a social media post (that had a matching flyer) apart of the Giving Tuesday Fundraising Campaign for 2024, I believe. Which we participated in every year. A colorful flyer promoting support for Women's Center's Leaders of Tomorrow at Brooklyn College. It features photos of women participating in various activities, and emphasizes donations through Giving Tuesday with a QR code for support.
Apart of our Real Talk series with Camba, led by Kate Franklin. Event poster for week 4 of bystander intervention training, organized by Brooklyn College, Office of Diversity & Equity, featuring session details, upcoming topics, and a photo of Kate Franklin from CAMBA. The poster has a purple and green color scheme with graphics illustrating support and safety.
This is the first version of this flyer. I was getting into featuring real faces on the flyers so students felt realistically reflected. I was inspired by the party/concert posters posted in the Caribbean neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Colorful flyer for karaoke night at Brooklyn College Women's Center, featuring photos of diverse young people singing and enjoying snacks. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 at 4 PM at 227 New Ingersoll. The flyer emphasizes singing, music, snacks, and fun, with a neon-style design including microphones and musical notes.
Event poster for a student development event at Brooklyn College's Women's Center on August 2nd at 2 PM, featuring a photo of Aarin Swinson, and colorful notes about campus, services, peers, support systems, and opportunities.
Animated girl (Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service) on a broomstick above a city skyline, holding a petition. Her speech bubble says, 'Special delivery for CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodriguez! Our petition is on its way to you now! Thanks in advance, Students of the Women's Center.' The petition on the broom has the headline, 'Petition To Fund Two Full-Time Positions At The Women's Center.'
Apart of our Yoga series taught by Bilquis Benu, BC and WC Alumna. Does this flyer make you feel tranquil? Flyer for a hybrid yoga class with Bilquis Benu, scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 at 5:00 pm. Features a purple and lavender color scheme with an illustration of a person in a yoga pose, surrounded by leaves and graphical elements. Highlights include benefits of yoga such as reducing anxiety, improving balance, and enhancing sleep.
Apart of our Yoga series taught by Bilquis Benu, BC and WC Alumna. Does this flyer make you feel tranquil? Flyer for a hybrid yoga class with Bilquis Benu, on Wednesday, February 8th at 5:00 pm, located at 227 New Ingersoll. Highlights benefits of yoga, registration link, and QR code. Decorated with purple leaves and a woman meditating.
Apart of the Women's History Wednesday social media series, we honored different BC Alumna who've had great influences. This one honoring Karola Ruth Westheimer, with images of her and a book cover titled "Sexually Speaking: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Sexual Health" by Dr. Ruth Westheimer. The poster has a purple and pink background with text praising women and supporting women, and includes Brooklyn College branding.
This is one of my most popular social media post for the WC. Flyer for a crochet and chill workshop hosted by the Women's Center at Brooklyn College. It features colorful illustrations of yarn, a woman knitting, and a woman holding crochet hooks. The event takes place every Friday from 12:30 to 2 PM at 227 New Ingersoll, with a QR code for RSVP. The flyer has vibrant colors, yarn images, and text inviting participants to join the beginner-friendly crochet project.
Flyer for crochet instructor position at WOC, 227 New Ingersoll, contact 718-951-5777, offering paid stipend, classes on Fridays 12:15-2:15PM, contact Nicole Solis-Ramirez at brooklyn.cuny.edu.
Flyer for a Women's History Month event celebrating women entrepreneurs. It features illustrations of diverse women in professional attire, with information about the event held at Brooklyn College on March 21 from 12:30 PM to 3 PM in the International Room. The flyer highlights activities, goods available for purchase, and supporting organizations.
A colorful flyer announcing a Women's History Month Celebration event at Brooklyn College. The flyer features images of diverse women in the background, with event details including date, time, location, and a call to join in honoring women. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 9th, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Student Center - Penthouse, with performances, arts and crafts, and food.
A colorful flyer for a women's center event titled 'Pink Lunch'. It features pink text and decorations, including two pink T-shirts that say 'Less fake compassion' and 'More real action,' as well as a slice of pizza and two women sitting on a blanket, one wearing a headscarf. The flyer invites people to join a pink-themed lunch on the East Quad, emphasizing solidarity, with details about pizza, outdoor seating, and a time of 12:30 PM on October 12th.
This is the first version of the Galentine's Day Flyer and this group of friends were so inspiring! Flyer for Galentine's Grand Re-Opening event at the Women's Center, Brooklyn College. The flyer features a photo of smiling young women at a celebration, with pink and purple decorations and hearts. It lists event details such as date, time, location, and activities like goodie bags, free food, music, and more.
A pie chart showing the programming events for spring 2023, including Karaoke Night, Crochet & Chill, LGBTQ+ Resource Center Collaborations, Let's Talk About It, Yoga w/ Bilgis, Potlucks, Goodie Bag Giveaway, Visits from Esteemed Speakers, MWLDP Workshops & Events, Women's History Month Programming, Denim Day w/ Camba, Graduation Cap Decorating, BLM Poetry Discussion, Table's, Events w/ Community Partners, and others, with a total of 38 events.
Flyer for part-time "Squad" Program Assistant position at the WC, 227 New Ingersoll, contact 718-951-5777, via Federal Work Study.
Logo designed for Aquatic Research & Environmental Assessment Center at Brooklyn College.
The Barefoot General
The Barefoot General
My first role as a book illustrator is a love letter to my Jamaican Heritage.
Crystal Schloss Allen, author of The Barefoot General, and Director of Operations the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Brooklyn College, asked ME to be the Illustrator of her first children’s book. We both share Jamaican Heritage in neighboring parishes. Illustrating for this book was not just looking at reference photos. It was drawing from my own memory. Something I’m really grateful for was the opportunity to draw people. All my life, I’ve enjoyed drawing and excelled at it. However, I was never comfortable drawing the finer features of human model like hands/finger and feet/toes. And for a book titled “The BAREFOOT General,” I had to draw a lot of phalanges. For the project, I hand drew the graphics, scanned them, and put it all together digitally.
Alleyah The freelancer
The following short gallery are perfect examples of design capabilities when I’m not working for an organization.
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Social Media Posts
I met these lovely folk at Thrifting event in Williamsburg. They were selling some lovely leather jackets. They told me about another upcoming event they were selling at, and I asked if I could design their post. Obviously the answer was yes!
Blasian Pride Social Media Post
Whats better than a custom invitation?
You can send them digitally for an instant e-vite
or
go full drama and cordially invite your future guests by mail!
Custom GTA ONLINE Server Poster
This project was really fun to make! A YouTuber I used to watch asked her audience if anyone knew how to make poster for the server she was planning on starting. Although her plans to start the server didn’t work out. I made this poster for her based on her gameplay. Her name was on the chain in the top left. I layered over the name ‘BIANCA’ for anonymity.
aLLEYAH tHE sCHOLAR
Digital Design pRODUCTION Projects and Exploration
Cyberfeminist Manifesto
“Real Life Avatars” By Alleyah Charlton
After reading and discussing the assigned readings, “The Cyborg Manifesto” by Donna J Haraway and “Glitch Feminism” by Legacy Russell, I began to relate to Russell’s sentiment about escaping and exploring yourself as an avatar online. Growing up, I spent hours a day escaping to virtual worlds like Woozworld, IMVU and Stardoll. I was able to express and explore my identity in a way I didn’t feel like I could in real life.
This video is a Manifesto I made for my Interactive Art class end of semester project, during undergrad. I was also deeply influenced by the Internet Art class I was taking that semester. In both classes we explored using technology as a tool for creating art and the integration of AI. We also talked a lot about our own personal relationships with the technology in our lives. What I appreciated was the fact that we were never encouraged to be blindly optimistic about the role technology currently plays in our lives, especially the negative. My professors encouraged us engaging with these negative emotions to create art.
Due to the unethical way we consume AI in the US, I try to limit any deliberate use of AI in my life. These class were my opportunity to learn about AI tools and how to incorporate them rather than rely on them.
Internet art nft project
The task for this project was to find existing art and remix it into an NFT. I went to the Brooklyn Artists exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum and the base art for “If There Where 3..”, “Duality Of An Devine Alien” and “In Bey We Trust.” I don’t have a title for the last one, but the base image is from the ladies room at the restaurant in the Barclay Center.
