Hello!

My name is Ava Caruso and I am a senior year design student at the School of Visual Arts. I have always had a passion for creative expression and the robust curriculum and substantial workload at SVA has built my confidence that a career in design is the right choice for me.

I thrive on experimenting with materials, techniques, and different mediums, always searching for unique ways to communicate stories and ideas. For me, design isn’t just about making things aesthetically pleasing, it’s about making the viewer feel something. Whether the goal is a physical installation, a digital experience, or a printed piece, I want my designs to engage people, pull them in, and leave them with something meaningful.

Other than doing design work, I’m a world traveler and currently learning to speak Greek. I can also talk your ear off about Fleetwood Mac lore if you let me!

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Awards & Recognition

• Gold - Graphis New Talent Awards 2025

  Gold Winner in Design

• Silver - Indigo Design Awards 2025

  Silver Winner in Branding for Graphic Design

• Graphis New Talent Awards - Honorable Mention x2

• SVA Spring Gallery Show x5

• NASA Artemis II Poster Project 2025

  Official finalist selection

• Sound of Silent Film Festival, Chicago, 2024