RW003 Riya Walia (she/they) is a graphic designer and artist based in NY.

Enamored by community, culture, and knowledge, they use these pillars to tell stories of connectedness.

With every project, they research relevant moments, both current and past, to connect with their subject matter and create something that is conceptually and visually layered and timeless.

Extensive portfolio/CV available upon request.





Select Projects:

01.        Desire, I Want To Turn Into You -
              Caroline Polachek

02.        Lucky - Raveena
03.        Head of State x Brooklyn Museum
              Solid Gold

04.        TAXIDRIVER
05.        Velvet/Velour - Cash O’Brien
06.        Heretic: Salem Witch Trials –
              New Perspectives

07.        Exploration of the “Public Library”

















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...I kept a canary inside my stomach.
Updated November 2025
07.Exploration of the 
“Public Library”

Produced at Fashion Institute of Technology
Taken place at the Brooklyn 
Public Library Central Branch
Created using Cargo
Publication & Web Design
4x7 inch, 20 pages
Website & video
2025

A booklet of answers from a survey asking locals about their connection to the Brooklyn Public Library. Initially started as an innocent exploration, with written and recorded documentations of people at the library, included in the booklet. This was followed by a proposed event at the library called “openmic”. A themed open mic night held monthly, allowing people to come and speak to each other freely about a chosen topic. The event, paired with the collateral pieces, aim to strengthen community and push for getting to know the people around you. Inspired by risoprinting, early internet, and Craigslist Missed Connections. 
Cover page
Page 12 and 13, question and answer layout
Page 14 and 15, documentation layout


cv
Back cover
Zine spreads
Google form QR code pasted in bathrooms at the library
Promotional Video for “openmic”


Website for “openmics”, built in Cargo