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 Senior Web Experience/Digital Designer for commonvision. 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 of the Maryland Pez Gathering, be sure to check it out!
Katie is an animal lover and has a corgi named Gadget and four stray cats in her home.
Click here to see more of her projects visit her online portfolio and side business Corgasaur.
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!
RACHEL WESLEY
Rachel (Rae) is a Graduate Assistant at commonvision seeking her M.S. in Interaction Design & Information Architecture. Previously, she graduated with a B.F.A. in Design with minors in Dance and Print Media at UMBC. She is also an Undergraduate Research Award (URA) awardee. Outside of cv, she teaches dance.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys tap dancing, playing video games, and going to concerts she definitely can't afford.
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.
KATE THORP
Kate Thorp is an animator at commonvision and a senior attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Majoring in Visual Arts with a concentration in Animation and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, she has hopes of pursuing a career in either motion graphics or forensic animation in the future.
In her spare time, Kate enjoys traveling, playing video games, watching true crime, and hanging with her people and feline friends.
CATHERINE FRIZZELL
Catherine Frizzell is an animation major in her junior year and has a strong passion for animation and all things art. She is currently working at UMBC’s commonvision as an animator and motion designer. In the future, her goal is to get involved in the TV animation industry, storyboarding, or character design. Ultimately, she just really wants to work with a team of artists on a big project that they are all very passionate about.
Outside of animation, Catherine has other interests such as taking care of her many house plants, and “studying” by watching cartoons and other animated media. She also loves a fun game of competitive volleyball, one of her all-time favorite sports
SARAH MYERS
Sarah Myers is an animation major and ancient studies minor at UMBC, currently animating at commonvision. She especially enjoys character animation, which you can see some of on her website!
In her spare time, she loves hanging out by her many fish tanks, reading, doodling, and whatever her current hobby or interest is. Currently, she collects far too many squishmallows and Pokemon cards.
AIDAN SOBUTKA
Aidan is currently a graphic designer at commonvision and is pursuing his graphic design degree at UMBC. Aidan also does freelance graphic design and makes streetwear t-shirt designs and album covers for music artists.
In his spare time, he enjoys finding cool things for his room, getting new candles, and growing and caring for his plant collection.
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.
JORDAN FISHER
Jordan is a graphic design major at UMBC with an Associates in Computer Science from CCBC. He is working as a graphic designer here at commonvision and hopes to further his career into more design studios. He is also considering pursuing more freelance work.
Other than art, Jordan has many hobbies and interests. He enjoys learning about computer hardware and consumer technology. He is also passionate about weight training, swimming, and hiking. Jordan loves racing games and rhythm games. His ideal vacation spot is somewhere climbing a mountain with friends.
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.
SISKIND OSHRY
Siskind (they/them) is an Office Assistant at commonvision and a rising junior! They love all things horror-related, especially books and movies, and are always looking for recommendations. Some of their hobbies are cooking, writing, and falling down weird internet rabbit holes. If you ever want to know about niche internet trivia, they're your guy!
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.
