GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AEJAY VIVANH-VONGEmail: aejayv02@gmail.com
Instagram: @fujiaua
AeJay is a graphic designer from Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and a minor in User Experience Design as of May 2026. With experimentation and curiosity for design, AeJay emphasizes research, exploration and refinement to each project.
He collaborates within the working design industry, with work spanning across branding, visual identity, posters, editorial, web & digital design.
His work has been selected for and received multiple awards and recognitions, including GDUSA Student to Watch, Midwestern Graphic Design Biennial, UCDA Design Awards, Art Director’s Association of Iowa, Flux National Student Design Competition, among others.
INFO
MINO
MINO
ARCHIVE
Technical:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Categories:
Brand
Visual Identity
Poster
Experimental
Product Design
InteractiveDESCRIPTION
MINO (Marine Initiative for Nurturing Oceans) is a conceptual environmental organization focused on protecting and restoring the Gulf of Mexico from the growing impacts of overfishing and plastic pollution. Built around the relationship between human activity and marine ecosystems, MINO advocates for sustainable fishing practices, reduced marine waste, and greater awareness of the long-term effects these issues have on ocean biodiversity. The initiative also proposes the establishment of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) as a way to conserve vulnerable habitats, regulate harmful fishing practices, and support the recovery of marine life.
The project translates this mission into a cohesive visual identity designed to make environmental advocacy feel urgent, accessible, and engaging. Rather than relying solely on traditional imagery associated with conservation, the visual system uses abstraction and expressive forms to represent the interconnected and changing nature of marine ecosystems.
Across a logo, poster series, and digital experience, MINO creates a unified platform for education and advocacy. Each touchpoint works to communicate the environmental challenges facing the Gulf while encouraging greater awareness, collective responsibility, and involvement in its preservation. Ultimately, the identity positions design as a way to make complex environmental issues more visible and inspire a deeper connection to the ecosystems at risk.