Favorite Typeface: Inter
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: My own design studio
Ellen Song is a graphic designer based in California and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Arizona State University, with an expected graduation in Spring 2026. She is especially interested in branding, visual identity, and packaging design, and is focused on building a cohesive portfolio that reflects thoughtful concept development and strong visual execution. Through freelance work and self-initiated projects, she continues to refine her creative direction and process. Outside of design, Ellen enjoys exploring visual storytelling through film, with a current interest in classic Korean and Japanese cinema, which continues to influence her perspective on composition and mood.
View portfolio here.
Drug Prescription Affordability
Cost Determines Access. Access Determines Health.
Prescription drug affordability in the United States has become a defining barrier to health. Millions of Americans skip doses, delay refills, or ration medication because they cannot afford the cost. U.S. drug prices are significantly higher than those in other high-income countries, placing disproportionate strain on people with chronic illness, older adults, and low-income communities. When essential medications become financially out of reach, access to care is interrupted, and health outcomes decline. This is not simply an issue of personal budgeting; it is shaped by policy, pricing structures, and market systems. Addressing prescription affordability requires structural reform that prioritizes access, transparency, and equitable health outcomes over profit.
View exhibition booklet here.