about

ayesha riaz is a designer, with a background in architecture and photography. She is interested in technology, film, transi t   i      o   ns & in-betweens.

currently researching
- urban agriculture and industrial infrastructure
- architectural education in previously colonized countries
- the diaspora

currently working
designer | photographer [freelance]
- capture and delivery of high res images
- art direction and content creation (digital, 2D, 3D)

Documenter [City Bureau] 2020 - present
- cover public government meetings in Chicago (Dept of Planning and Development, CPS Board of Education, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards) 
- build accessible public record with coverage on policy, legislation, and active public commentary

education
IL Broker Examination, State Portion

B.S. in Architecture / Minor in Urban Planning and Policy
University of Illinois-Chicago

software and such
- 3D modeling / spatial planning (Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD) 
- design (Illustrator, InDesign)
- photography (Photoshop, Lightroom)
- videography (After Effects)
- fabrication (3D printing, laser cutting, mold casting)