WE ARE COMMONVISION.
Our Designers, Animators, Photographers/Videographers, Social Media Content Creators, Production Room Assistants, and Office Assistants work hard to make your projects not only look awesome, but also bring them to life.
Katie Chrzanowski
Katie is the Associate Director of Digital Strategy for Student Affairs. She is an alum of UMBC and was a CWIT Scholar as well as an IRC Fellow during her education. She graduated in ‘07 with a B.A. in Visual Arts with double concentrations in Animation and Interactivity, as well as double-minored in Computer Science and Art History.
She is a Disney aficionado and an avid Pez collector. Katie has acquired a few thousand dispensers over the years and will eventually need a whole house devoted to the hobby, but for now, will settle on just a room… and a half. She is the host and designer of the Maryland Pez Gathering. Be sure to check it out!
Katie is an animal lover and has a corgi, Gadget, and a cat, Sidney Purrscott.
Visit Katie’s online portfolio and side business, Corgasaur, to see more of her work.
Emma Hagen
Emma Hagen is the Assistant Director of Student Affairs Creative Services. Emma has been at commonvision for over 10 years, and originally started as a student Office Assistant in 2013. She received her MFA in Integrated Design from University of Baltimore, and is also an alum of the UMBC Media and Communications Studies Program.
In her free time she enjoys life as a retired professional cotton candy spinner, and playing pinball. You'll likely find her sipping iced tea or watching Buffy the Vampire slayer.
TORI RICHNER
Tori is a Graduate Assistant at commonvision and is currently pursuing her Master's at the University of Baltimore. She graduated from UMBC with a B.A. in Graphic Design and a Minor in Korean. In her free time she enjoys playing video games, sewing, baking, gardening, and hanging out with her dog, Sage!
MARY BUDNITZ
Mary is a Graduate Assistant at commonvision, pursuing her MFA in Intermedia and Digital Art at UMBC. She graduated from The Pratt Institute in 2021 with a BFA in Digital Art - 2D Animation. Professionally, she has worked as a 2D animator, illustrator, and storyboard artist though her passion lies in character design and writing.
In her free time, Mary is a long time GM, running ttrpg games for her friends. She enjoys listening to the same song on repeat while working on personal art, bubble tea, and playing pickleball.
NOAH UDOFF
Noah Udoff is a Junior at UMBC. Majoring in Graphic Design, he is currently working as an Animator/Motion Designer for commonvision. Noah hopes to pursue a career in either logo/brand design, advertising, or motion design!
Outside of art, Noah enjoys photography, playing video games with friends, listening to new music, reading manga, playing piano, and bike riding.
SAE EGOSHI
Sae Egoshi is an animator/motion designer and photographer for commonvision. They are a Linehan Artist Scholar currently pursuing a degree in animation with a photography minor at UMBC. Sae loves exploring different styles and techniques when it comes to animation and/or photography.
In their free time, Sae can be found running around playing competitive ultimate frisbee. They also enjoy solving puzzles, playing Tetris, and collecting pins.
RILEY HEATH
Riley Heath (he/him, ey/em/eir) is an iNet Animator at commonvision, and is currently a Senior at UMBC. He is majoring in Animation and minoring in Gender and Women’s Studies, and is working on a hand-animated capstone project to combine what he has learned in his studied disciplines.
His personal work under Snailcat Studio is represented by his Snailcat mascot (that he draws basically all the time and has yet to copyright). Outside of school and work, Riley likes to play video games, draw fanart of said video games, listen to music, engage in activist projects, hang out with his cats, and stay hopeful about the future of art and animation.
JACKSON REICHARDT
Jackson Reichardt is an Animator at commonvision, and a senior at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. They are currently pursuing a BFA with a concentration in Animation. Jackson specializes in character design and animation, and their goal is to work in the fields of game animation and design.
Aside from being an artist, Jackson enjoys playing video games with their friends, watching television and animation, as well as collecting merchandise of their favorite interests, notably Sonic.
MAKENNA FAIRBROTHER
Makenna is designer at commonvision, and a junior Graphic Design major. She is also pursuing a Print Media minor here at UMBC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out with either of her two cats, crafting, or reading.
ARI CARDOZA
Ari Cardoza is a graphic design and photo/cinematic arts double major at UMBC. They bring in a variety of influences from their experience with several mediums such as film, painting, design, and sculpture. Their goal is to open their own graphic design business in the future.
Ari enjoys playing video games, watching horror movies, and being out in nature with their camera.
SONIA PIVOVAROV
Sonia is a designer at commonvision and a Graphic Design major at UMBC! She’s a huge fan of all things weird, wacky, surreal, and strange. She’s also a huge fan of graphic design!
Sonia likes to spend her free time watching movies with friends, listening to music, painting, and taking long drives to places she’s never been before.
LILIAN TAPA
Lilian is currently a graphic designer at commonvision and a senior majoring in Design with a minor in Print Media at UMBC. She is also an organizer and graphic designer of hackUMBC 2025. She does freelance graphic design, including flyers and brochures.
In her free time, she likes to watch TV shows, series, and read webtoons.
LUNA SIESKO
Luna (it/she) is a photographer and videographer working at commonvision. It is a visual arts studies major with a concentration in photography and a media communication studies certificate student. She has been interested in photography and videography since high school, and has worked as a freelance photographer, taking pictures for groups like Lumina Studio Theatre and Pretty Boi Drag.
Outside of photography, Luna also enjoys playing video games, watching movies, reading books, and sharing her opinions on them. Some of it's favorite video games include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.
BEBE OBINWA
bebe is an Office Assistant at commonvision and a junior majoring in Psychology (B.S). She loves experimenting with fashion, doing nails (when I feel like it), and watching bad movies.
TYRA BOUNXOUASYANA
Tyra is a senior majoring in graphic design. She is currently a graphic designer at commonvision. She designs posters, flyers, and books. She wants to design her own blindbox collection someday.
In her spare time, Tyra makes and eats pizza bagels, reads novels, and spends many hours on one game for months at a time.
JILLIAN CASEY
Jillian Casey is a junior at UMBC, majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Entrepreneurship. She is currently working as an office assistant at commonvision. In her free time, Jillian enjoys all things art, from digital design to painting large scale canvases. She hopes to pursue a career in graphic design where she can apply her artistic skills and innovation to create positive change.
Outside of the arts, you will often find Jillian exploring all that nature has to offer, lifting at the gym, or curled up reading with her dog.
TAYLOR SCHNEIDER
Hi! I’m Taylor (she/her) and I’m a sophomore pursuing an animation major at UMBC. I am one of the office assistants here at commonvision.
My interests include drawing, crocheting, buying funky earrings, collecting smiskis, and playing video games to name a few.
THOMAS HAMMOND
Thomas Hammond is a graphic design major heading into his senior year at UMBC. While at UMBC, he has designed books, flyers and posters. Additionally, he is receiving a minor in printmaking. His avatar pays tribute to this discipline by including a printmaking registration mark, and CMYK spots.
In his free time, Thomas has a hobby of customizing shoes! When taking a break from artwork and design, Thomas likes to play sports, go to the gym and play videogames.
SHOMAPTI HUSSAIN
Shomapti (she/they) is a graphic designer at commonvision. She is currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design at UMBC, as well as a minor in Acting, hoping to focus on UI & UX design in the future.
They are also interested in theater and film which includes directing, acting, and movement. Other interests include fashion, ranting on letterboxd, listening to music, reading, and just hanging with friends and fam.
SARA BONDROFF
Sara Bondroff is an office assistant at commonvision and a junior at UMBC studying a major in graphic design and a minor web development, hoping to eventually enter a career in UI/UX design.
Outside of her studies, Sara loves fashion, listening to new music, video games, and anything cute. Some of her most favorite things are bunnies, seashells, outfit repeating, sweet coffee, and collecting keychains.
DEAN GUTIERREZ
Hi! My name is Dean Gutierrez (they/them) and I am a junior at UMBC. I am majoring in Visual Arts, focusing on Intermedia Art! I have an Associate in Studio Arts from AACC. I am also interested in small business management! I am hoping to start my own small business soon.
I love exploring new materials and techniques to work with! I enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing, wood burning, and so much more. Outside of work, school, and art, I love learning about the ocean, making frequent visits to the aquarium, and playing silly video games.
GWEN KNOTT
Gwen is a Production Assistant at commonvision and is currently pursuing a Graphic Design Major and Print Media Minor at UMBC. Gwen has previous experience in print production and is excited to apply this knowledge at commonvision. He frequently undertakes freelance contracts and hopes to gain employment at a design firm, specializing in print design, following graduation.
Outside of commonvision, Gwen also works at Atwater's in Catonsville, and enjoys ink painting and bookbinding in his spare time. Beyond this, Gwen is passionate about movies, music, video games and tabletop games, and science fiction literature — particularly the works of William Gibson.
JOSH BOWMAN
Josh is a Production Assistant at commonvision and is currently attending UMBC pursuing his B.F.A. in Graphic Design.
In his free time Josh plays video and board games, watches movies and TV shows, draws cartoons and other stuff, listens to music and podcasts, and enjoys hanging out and goofing-off with friends.
Josh loves talking about his interests and is happy to strike up a conversation with anyone who’s interested (and sometimes those who aren’t interested as well).
With a background in graphic design and printing from the Carroll County Career and Tech Center Josh is prepared to attend to your every printing need.
GHAZAL MOJTAHEDI
My name is Ghazal. At UMBC, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Intermedia and Digital Arts program. Additionally, I have a degree in set & costume design for theatre. I also, earn another degree in painting.
In addition to working at common vision, I am a graduate assistant at the CADVC (center of art, design, and visual culture).
I have also been making handmade goods for a long time. I am now more passionate about doing digital art, including graphic and video design.
I enjoy reading, watching movies, and going to galleries and museums. These things help me feel as though I'm in the flow of creation and broaden my perspective of the world.
