My Compiled Works as an AB-MMA Student in Benilde
I’m Maia Racho, a design student in my final year of college in De LaSalle-Saint Benilde. Art has always been where I feel most at home, and studying design has given me the chance to explore different ways of expressing ideas—from sketching and illustration to digital layouts and typography.
I initially wanted to take an animation course, then I decided that I would take multimedia arts instead. I want to acquire an extensive set of skills that can be utilized in the real world—when I get out of college.
My work tends to lean into cartoons, as well as storytelling and atmosphere. I like creating pieces that feel like they belong to a bigger world, something that makes people pause for a second. As I move forward, I’m excited to keep pushing myself, experimenting with new mediums, and shaping a style that feels true to me. I hope to inspire others with my creativity and make the world a better place using art.
Below are examples of my past works from my college course. There is a wide variety of mediums, from traditional drawings to film-making to 3d modelling.
Date: September 5, 2021
Description: This was one of my first assignments for Drawing 1. We were asked to pick a magazine cover and copy and upscale it to bigger dimensions using a grid method. From left to right is the upscaled replica in graphite and the original GUESS magazine cover.
Date: September 13, 2021
Description: This is a self portrait that we were asked to do to introduce ourselves to our blockmates. I drew myself with a book because I love to read, and the stars above my head because I just have this unexplainable love for the stars.
Date: September 29, 2021
Description: For this activity, we had to pick our favorite book and design a new book cover inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. I chose The Witches by Roald Dahl.
Date: November 10, 2021
Description: This is a modern version of a vintage Magnolia ice cream advertisement. I stayed true to the original elements of the ad, using the same number of subjects and same text from the ad.
Date: December 8, 2021
Description: A countdown poster to Nimo's Christmas Party. In my first year of college I was a part of the creatives committee of the Animotion org, Benilde's official animation org. The poster was posted to all their social media accounts.
Date: January 12, 2024
Description: Drawing for animation, you need to be able to draw your character with any expression. This is just one of many exercises for practicing facial expressions in cartoons.
Date: August 24, 2025
Description: My most recent work is a 3d model of a children's bedroom and playroom, complete with a bed, closet, playmat, teepee, and toys. I never realized how long it actually takes to render 3d models.