Manila-born and raised, I grew up with three brothers who introduced me to Spiderman, Superman, Sgt. Rock, and Groo comic books. I still remember sneaking into their room and reading Mad magazines all night and absorbing the little cartoon doodles in the margins created by Sergio Aragones. The world of comics became my sanctuary. I can still look back and remember the little girl who always knew she would become an illustrator.

After earning a degree in Studio Arts from George Mason University, I started a new chapter in life as a graphic designer with a solid background in print and illustration. With patience, perseverance, and inexhaustible dedication to my craft, I developed my own style. Over the years, I became involved in a range of corporate and freelance projects where I helped provide engaging user experiences/UI designs for web and mobile applications.

When I’m not at my computer, I spend most of my free time exploring new techniques and design trends, uploading fun and quirky illustrations on dribbble, surfing in OBX, and hanging out with my puppy and best buddy, Bailey. If you’d like to say hello, email me at hello@mitchlana.com.

download my resume