peekaboo, i'm ally hernandez!
i'm an illustrator & graphic designer based in lovely (and foggy) san francisco, california :)
I am a Filipino-American designer, and a recent graduate from the University of San Francisco (BA in Design, Minor in Art History)! I was born and raised in South San Francisco, and I've always loved going out into the beautiful city of SF to gather inspiration for my work.
To me, design isn't just about finding visual solutions to a problem — it's about discovery. As an artist, I explore themes of history, nostalgia, and childlike wonder, as I believe these themes connect us to our most human experiences. I’m particularly passionate about combining design and art history as tools for “world-building” and storytelling in projects, as it helps create an immersive world for audiences to explore.
Uplifting artists and innovators of all backgrounds is also part of my goal. I especially love supporting my local cultural centers, museums, and organizations which have led me to roles such as interning with SF Heritage and working with guest experience at the California Academy of Sciences. I hope to spread the message that art is accessible and universal: it is what makes our world a more colorful and wonderful place.
see my resume below!
