Hi, I'm Rio Mabbayad.
I'm a Multidisciplinary Designer
based in San Jose, California.
Hi, I'm Rio Mabbayad.
I'm a Multidisciplinary Designer based in San Jose, California.
Hi, I'm Rio Mabbayad.
I'm a Multidisciplinary Designer based in San Jose, California.
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Rio Mabbayad is a graphic and UX/UI design student creating visually grounded, user-focused experiences across brand, service, and digital products.
She’s worked in Silicon Valley and abroad, spending a year at the University of Applied Design Schwäbisch Gmünd ↗ collaborating with designers in communication, product, and interaction design.
Rio Mabbayad is a graphic and UX/UI design student creating visually grounded, user-focused experiences across brand, service, and digital products.
She’s worked in Silicon Valley and abroad, spending a year at the University of Applied Design Schwäbisch Gmünd ↗ collaborating with designers in communication, product, and interaction design.
With roots in graphic design, hands-on UX work, and experience in business development, she aligns every design choice with user needs and business goals—tackling challenges from sustainability to mental health with emerging tech and cohesive aesthetics.
With roots in graphic design, current work in UX work, and experience in business development, she aligns every design choice with user needs and business goals—tackling challenges from sustainability to mental health with emerging tech and cohesive aesthetics.
With roots in graphic design, current work in UX work, and experience in business development, she aligns every design choice with user needs and business goals—tackling a broad range of challenges with emerging tech and cohesive aesthetics.
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Education
January 2023 — Present
San José State University
BA Design / Graphic Design Concentration
Minor in Interaction Design
📍 San José, California
October 2024 — August 2025
University of Applied Design Schwäbisch Gmünd
Study Abroad Program: Interaction Design
📍 Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Education
Jan 2023 — Present
San José State University
BA Design / Graphic Design Concentration
Minor in Interaction Design
📍 San José, California
Oct 2024 — Aug 2025
University of Applied Design Schwäbisch Gmünd
Study Abroad Program: Interaction Design
📍 Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Professional Experience
August 2024 — Present
UX Intern @ Armature Systems Inc.
📍 Hybrid: San José, California + Remote
May 2024 — August 2024
Business Development & Strategy Intern @ Affinity Solutions
Investor Solutions & Consulting Team
📍 San José, California
January 2024 — May 2024
Graphic Design Intern @ SJSU H&A Marketing
📍 San José, California
Professional Experience
Aug 2024 — Present
UX Intern @ Armature Systems Inc.
📍 Hybrid: San José, California + Remote
May 2024 — Aug 2024
Business Development & Strategy Intern @ Affinity Solutions
Investor Solutions & Consulting Team
📍 San José, California
Jan 2024 — May 2024
Graphic Design Intern @ SJSU H&A Marketing
📍 San José, California
Organizational Experience
Organizations
May 2023 — August 2024
Outreach Coordinator @ Friends of Figma
📍 San José, California
September 2023 — February 2024
Sept. 2023 — Feb. 2024
Graphics Lead @ SJSU Marketing Association
📍 San José, California
August 2023 — December 2023
Student UX Consultant @ Affinity Solutions
Via SJSU Marketing Association's Consulting Program
📍 San José, California
January 2023 — December 2023
Design Volunteer @ SJSU Skateboarding Club
📍 San José, California
Organizational Experience
May 2023 — Aug 2024
Outreach Coordinator @ Friends of Figma
📍 San José, California
May 2023 — Aug 2024
Graphics Lead @ SJSU Marketing Association
📍 San José, California
May 2023 — Aug 2024
Student UX Consultant @ Affinity Solutions
Via SJSU Marketing Association's Consulting Program
📍 San José, California
Jan 2023 — Dec 2023
Design Volunteer @ SJSU Skateboarding Club
📍 San José, California
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