Alisia Gruendel
I am a digital illustrative artist and designer, based the on the US east coast.
I have a love and passion for character design and exploration, culturally driven storytelling, and in-depth visual narrative. My interests in lifestyle design, sports, and travel have a profound influence on my work and personal pursuits.
Most of all, I love good stories. Be it books, movies, or artistic projects.
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Scroll to read some of my interviews or published written works.
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Project:
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The Cusp of Magic: Cultural Inclusivity & It's Impact on Visual Storytelling​
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As globalization continues to reshape media landscapes, the inclusion of diverse cultural perspectives is shown to be pivotal in creating content that resonates across borders, strengthens social cohesion, and challenges homogenized global narratives. This body of work advocates for a more deliberate and conscious approach to cultural inclusivity in content creation and examining how diverse cultural narratives can be integrated within narrative driven storytelling
Student Research Project: The Future of Story
Published by SCADask
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"The Future of Story explores how emerging technologies, shifting audience expectations, and new creative practices are reshaping storytelling across industries, highlighting the rise of immersive and interactive media, AI-assisted creativity, and the blending of physical and digital experiences. This report emphasizes how brands, artists, and media creators reimagine narratives to be more participatory, emotionally resonant, and globally accessible. With insights drawn from design, film, fashion, and business innovation, the report positions storytelling as a strategic tool for shaping the future of communication, commerce, and community."
I gave an interview with Canvas Rebel to talk about my education, my journey, and my process!
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Read the full interview HERE, and stick around to check out their amazing website.
