SHANICE AGA
shaniceaga@gmail.com
Shanice Aga (b.1995) is a Khoja-American designer and visual artist. A trained architect and material culturalist, she is inspired by (ancient→pop) cultural phenomena and human expression.
Aga designs for brands, museums, and artists across mediums, from digital and print to IRL experiences.
*These selected works are real client work: no spec, no mocks. :) CV
Education
M.A., Material Culture
+ Public Humanities
Virginia Tech
(2 Years)
B.Arch, Architecture /
Minor: Art History
Virginia Tech
Residencies:
Riva San Vitale, Switzerland
WAAC Washington, D.C.
(5 years)
Employment Co-founder, Creative & Operations
HOYEHH Chili Oil
2023-2026
Senior Graphic Designer
Marketing & Communications
VCUarts
2023-2026
Exhibitions / Environmental Graphic Designer (contract)
Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University
2022-2023
Adjunct Professor (contract)
College of Architecture, Arts
and Design
2021-2022
Content Developer & QA
Ozmo, Inc.
2020-2022
Curatorial & Exhibitions
Graduate Assistant (contract)
Moss Arts Center
2018-2020
Curatorial & Design Internship
Taubman Museum of Art
2018
Art Director
ThriftED Mag
2016-2020
General Manager
Art Director
DJ
WUVT 90.7 FM
2014-2018
Student Advisor
Graphics Head
Layouts/Publication Design
Studio Collective Design Journal
2014-2020
AwardsWebby Winner, School/University Website/Mobile Site; The Webby Awards, 2025
Regional Best, District III, Alumni Magazine, CASE Circle of Excellence, 2025
Regional Best, District III, Publication Design, CASE Circle of Excellence, 2025
Silver Award, Complete Publication/Issue, University & College Designers Association (UCDA), 2025
Judge’s Choice and Excellence Award, Entire Site; UCDA, 2025
Excellence Award, Publication Design/Viewbook; UCDA, 2025
Honorable Mention, Event Collateral; UCDA, 2025
Bronze Award, Publication Design; CASE Circle of Excellence, 2025
Silver Award, Integrated Campaigns; UCDA, 2024
Rising Star in Tech, Nominee; Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), Ozmo, 2020
Ellen Braaten Media Award, College of Architecture + Urban Studies; Virginia Tech (VT), 2018
Last Updated Feb. 2026