florida born architect and graphic designer based in ann arbor, michigan. currently pursuing a masters in architecture and a masters in urban design from the university of michigan. maintains a passion for transit and heavy interest in design for wayfinding and transit spaces.

currently seeking a full or part time position.

+1 (813) 486-1719
karczewskiryan@gmail.com

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writings

architecture portfolio

graphic design portfolio

resume

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master of architecturegraduating may/2026/ university of michigan, taubman college

master of urban designgraduating may/2026/ university of michigan, taubman college

bachelor of design in architectureminor in urban + regional planning, minor in landscape architecture
graduated may/2022/ university of florida school of architecture

arcprep coordinatordecember 2025 - currentworking with taubman college, the boys and girls club of southeastern michigan, and Gina Reichart to revamp and develop the arcprep program within the detroit metropolitan area. developed the entire workshop based design curriculum, designed specific marketing materials and branding, aided in hiring workshop facilitators.
/ university of michigan
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graduate student instructor august 2025 - december 2025working under McLain Clutter and Ana Morcillo Pallares and leading discussion sections to aid in student understanding of architectural theory and criticism.
/ university of michigan
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research assistant june 2025 - december 2025working directly with taubman college faculty to research and develope designs and content for upcoming exhibitions.
/ university of michigan
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editorial assistantaugust 2024 - currentworked directly with the marketing team within taubman college to develop, plan, and institute new social media accounts for specific degree programs. developed graphics and branding for respective degree programs and created marketing materials and online campaigns.
/ university of michigan
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arcstart assistant director january 2025 - october 2025wrote and developed the program wide curriculum, reviewed applicants and accepted students, worked with studio instructors to aid in leading their studio groups. worked heavily to mediate student to student issues and developments. developed consistent internal and external branding and graphics.
/ university of michigan
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graphic designer + content creator august 2021 - 2024development and design of all graphics and marketing materials. management of all social media platforms. aiding in the development of marketing campaigns.
/ opus coffee
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arcstart studio instructor june 2024 - august 2024aided in the development of a studio based curriculum and led my own studio class with 12 high school students studying the basics of architecture and design.
/ university of michigan
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arcprep student instructor august 2023 - june 2024worked closely with high school students studying architecture, and developed workshops regarding abstraction, theory, and mappings.
/ university of michigan
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markerting coordinatorjuly 2022 - march 2023managed all social media, acted as the sole photographer and producer of online marketing campaigns, aided in the development of marketing campaigns and overall event planning.
/ swamp head brewery
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graphic designer march 2022 - december 2023aided in the development of marketing materials, redesign of in house marketing materials, and the production of materials for social media. aided in the redevelopment of the overall brand identity.
/ superette wine + provisions
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teaching assistant august 2020 - may 2022acted as the sole teaching assistant to undergraduate design studios within 2020-2021, and the TA during the spring 2022 vicenza study abroad program.
/ university of florida
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architectural design intern april 2021/22 - august 2021/22developed construction documents, designed commercial interiors and facades, & worked proficiently with the autodesk suite.
/ a.i. collaborative
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ast. general manager july 2022 - march 2023
managed over 9 company stores and over 100 employees. developed schedules and aided in onboarding/offboarding. extensive knowledge of various types of espresso machines, the coffee roasting process, drink making, and latte art.
/ opus coffee
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vice president april 2016 - august 2018 creation, planning, and hosting of events. developed and led the 1st & 2nd annual YD Film Festival. led museum tours and taught classes to students within the region.
/ tampa museum of art
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president /_{pride awareness month}january 2019 - august 2021designed and developed the brand identity, designed all merchandise and advertising materials, coordinated and put together over 20 events per year, worked with nationally recognized talents and talent managers in bringing them to the university of florida, taught and led various discussions, panels, and lectures on queer identity and history.
/ university of florida

Amelia Kulesa Konopka Fellowship recipient
weiser center for europe and eurasia
/ university of michigan 2025

student showcase 1st place winner
taubman college student showcase
/ university of michigan 2025

student showcase participant
taubman college student showcase
/ university of michigan 2025

student showcase participanttaubman college student showcase/ university of michigan 2024

awarded top 10 presented worksdesign 4 pinup / university of florida, 2020

awarded first place student film
international allrise film festival/ london, united kingdom

awarded study abroad leadership scholarship
scholarship and work study position/ vicenza, italy