Aqua X.
About Aqua X.
Aqua X is a Brand Design Lead at Handshake, with a background in design and psychology. They have held various design roles at notable companies including IBM and &Walsh, and have experience in leading design initiatives remotely.
Current Role at Handshake
Aqua X serves as the Brand Design Lead at Handshake, a position held since 2022. In this role, Aqua leads various design initiatives, focusing on digital experiences, social marketing, and the UI design system. The work is conducted remotely while being based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Aqua's responsibilities include overseeing the visual identity and ensuring consistency across all brand touchpoints.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to joining Handshake, Aqua X accumulated significant experience in design roles. Aqua worked at IBM as the Lead Brand Designer for IBM Research from 2020 to 2022. Before that, Aqua held positions at &Walsh and Sagmeister & Walsh as a Graphic Designer from 2019 to 2020. Aqua also gained experience as a Design Intern at Sagmeister & Walsh from 2018 to 2019, contributing to various design projects.
Internship Experience
Aqua X has a diverse internship background that includes roles at Harper's Bazaar as a Digital Media Intern in Beijing from 2015 to 2016 and at VISION MAGAZINE CHINA as an Art/Design Department Intern in 2016. Additionally, Aqua worked as a Creative Intern at WPP in Shanghai in 2017. These internships provided foundational experience in media and design.
Educational Background
Aqua X holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Washington. Additionally, Aqua studied at the School of Visual Arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Design. This educational background combines creative and analytical skills, which are applied in Aqua's professional work.
Leadership and Editorial Experience
In addition to design roles, Aqua X served as the Executive Chief Editor at WEGET Magazine from 2014 to 2015. This position involved overseeing editorial content and managing the publication's visual presentation, further enhancing Aqua's leadership skills in a creative environment.