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.


CV



Education
M.A., Material Culture + Public Humanities (Art History, Social Theory, Anthroplogy, Museum Studeis) 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 VCU
2022-2023

Adjunct Professor (contract)
Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Design
2021-2022

Content Developer & QA
Ozmo, Inc.
2020-2022

Curatorial & Exhibitions Graduate Assistant
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