Riva Nayaju

EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Oklahoma State University, 2021
Bachelor of Architecture, Purbanchal University, Khowpa Engineering College, 2016

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Member, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Member, Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC)

Riva Nayaju is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design in the Auburn University School of Industrial and Graphic Design. She specializes in typography, motion design, watercolor and print design. Nayaju grew up in Nepal and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Oklahoma State University in 2021. Her interest in fine art and illustration motivates her to work on tactile projects, and she enjoys the process, using a variety of materials and objects. She employs the blend of this hand-crafted work with digital technology as an expansive process. Nayaju has showcased her works in many galleries and won several awards and scholarships throughout her career as an artist.