{"id":784,"date":"2025-05-01T22:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T22:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usfca.design\/2024\/?page_id=784"},"modified":"2025-05-01T22:26:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T22:26:33","slug":"mia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usfca.design\/2024\/mia\/","title":{"rendered":"Mia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MIA CRUZ<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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www.miacruz.me<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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she\/her\/hers<\/p>

Design major with minors in Computer Science and Philippine Studies<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I\u2019m Mia Cruz, a Bay Area native, Filipina-American, graphic and web designer based in San Francisco, California. Growing up as a creative kid in an era of exponential technological growth, the intersection of art and technology has always intrigued me and has led to my passion for design. My goal is to utilize and combine my skills as a multidisciplinary designer to create a more accessible and inclusive space in the art community and digital world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fangrrrl <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Fangrrrl<\/em> is a web-based adventure game that explores the fangirl experience and what happens when we examine the perception of fangirl culture. Depending on who you are, your viewpoint on fangirls may be different. From the outsider\u2019s perspective, fangirls are often seen in a derogatory light and portrayed as hysterical, obsessed girls. Yet, as a fangirl, many would agree that it is a way of life that allows them to enjoy their media and interests of choice on a deeper level whilst building community and a sense of self.<\/p>

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Fangrrrl<\/em> strives to create a user experience where people can immerse themselves in the all-consuming world of fandom and the society of fangirls. Playing as the main character who is new to this world, the user can learn about being a fangirl from the bottom up by learning about the societal phenomenon of fangirl culture, maybe making friends along the way, and perhaps some enemies.<\/p>

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For all of my life, I have considered myself to be a fangirl; I have never liked anything in a \u201cnormal\u201d way. Being a fangirl is one of the biggest parts of my identity\u2014it has sparked most of my closest and greatest friendships, comprises a lot of my core memories, and ultimately brings me joy. However, it is a part of my identity that I have learned to conceal in hopes of being taken more seriously. With this project, I wanted to embrace that part of my identity, create something that my younger self would have appreciated growing up, and most importantly, shine a light on a huge part of our society that is readily dismissed.<\/p>

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Fangrrrl <\/em>pays homage to my oldest memories as a fangirl. The project\u2019s aesthetic is derived from the 2000s cyber world, and the gameplay follows common early Internet game structures. Intended for all ages, this project aims to deliver messages of celebration, acceptance, and reflection through a plot-driven experience with minigames.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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