Foundation
UNCTAD Geneva
The starting point — layout designer for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, producing the "International Market Access Information/Horticulture Sector" departments book.
Tools: QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Era One
Early Creative
The foundation years — flyers, posters, and phone cards for Telecom. Raw creativity meeting print production for the first time. Every piece was hand-crafted, every pixel intentional.
Tools: QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, FreeHand
$5
🌎Across America $5
Across America $5
Statue of Liberty · USA
$10
🌎Across America $10
Across America $10
Statue of Liberty · USA
$10
🌎Across Asia $10
Across Asia $10
Great Wall, Mt. Fuji, Temples
$5
🌎Arriva! Mexico $5
Arriva! Mexico $5
Bullfighting, Vintage Map
$5
🌎Global Access $5
Global Access $5
Hollywood / Golden Gate · NJ/NY/MD/DC/FL
$10
🌎Global Access $10
Global Access $10
Hollywood / Golden Gate · NJ/NY/MD/DC/FL
$5
🌎Hello!! Poland $5
Hello!! Poland $5
Folk Dancers, Coat of Arms
$10
🌎Hello!! Poland $10
Hello!! Poland $10
Folk Dancers, Coat of Arms
$5
🌎Orient Express $5
Orient Express $5
Borobudur, Angkor Wat · Southeast Asia
$10
🌎Orient Express $10
Orient Express $10
Borobudur, Angkor Wat · Southeast Asia
$20
🌎Orient Express $20
Orient Express $20
Borobudur, Angkor Wat · Southeast Asia
Backstory: These phone cards were designed for Telecom, a telecommunications company serving immigrant communities. Each card celebrated a different region, using culturally significant imagery to connect callers with their homelands. The designs had to work at credit-card size while remaining visually striking on retail displays.
📜Common Cents
Common Cents
Rate sheet poster
📜Europhone
Europhone
Promotional display
📜Hello Africa
Hello Africa
Retail signage
📜Original
📜NY
📜Penny Mania
Penny Mania
Sales promotion
📜Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
Regional display
📜Real One
📜Unique Europa
Unique Europa
International promo
Backstory: These posters were created for in-store displays at telecom retailers. They needed to communicate rate information clearly while catching the eye of customers in busy bodegas and phone shops across the NYC metro area.
📰Bayonne Council
Political advertisement
Bayonne Council
Political advertisement
📰CitiMarkets
Retail / Financial
CitiMarkets
Retail / Financial
📰Coldwell Banker
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker
Real Estate
📰Nokia
Product advertisement
Nokia
Product advertisement
📰Oakwood Church
Community / Religious
Oakwood Church
Community / Religious
Backstory: These ads were designed for the Jersey Journal newspaper, requiring strict adherence to print specifications, tight deadlines, and the ability to make an impact in black-and-white newsprint.
Era Two
Transition Period
Moving from pure design into paginating and layout work at Catholic New York Newspaper. The shift from creative pieces to structured, publication-grade production. Also served as Webmaster and HTML coder, building the first online classified page and e-commerce subscription portal for cny.org.
Tools: Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat Pro, HTML/CSS, Creative Circle CMS, AEM
Apr 13, 2006
📰CNY Issue
Apr 13, 2006
April 13, 2006
"YOUR HOME / TAX LIEN" display ad, help wanted, real estate
Apr 21, 2005
📰CNY Issue
Apr 21, 2005
April 21, 2005
NYPD recruitment, "Raise Your Hand" teaching initiative
Apr 28, 2005
📰CNY Issue
Apr 28, 2005
April 28, 2005
Nursing recruitment (sunrise image), Bridgeport education
May 26, 2005
📰CNY Issue
May 26, 2005
May 26, 2005
USCCB Executive Director, Mount Saint Agnes (Bermuda)
Oct 6, 2005
📰CNY Issue
Oct 6, 2005
October 6, 2005
"Join New York's BOLDEST" Correction Officers
Dec 1, 2005
📰CNY Issue
Dec 1, 2005
December 1, 2005
Holiday real estate, vacation rentals, prayers
Backstory: These full issues of Catholic New York (CNY) represent the transition from individual ad design to complete publication layout. Each issue required paginating dozens of ads, classifieds, and editorial content into a cohesive newspaper format — a major step up in production discipline.
🏫Classifieds 2009 P1
Classifieds 2009 — Page 1
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P2
Classifieds 2009 — Page 2
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P3
Classifieds 2009 — Page 3
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P4
Classifieds 2009 — Page 4
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P5
Classifieds 2009 — Page 5
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P6
Classifieds 2009 — Page 6
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P7
Classifieds 2009 — Page 7
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P8
Classifieds 2009 — Page 8
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P9
Classifieds 2009 — Page 9
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P10
Classifieds 2009 — Page 10
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P11
Classifieds 2009 — Page 11
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P12
Classifieds 2009 — Page 12
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P13
Classifieds 2009 — Page 13
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P14
Classifieds 2009 — Page 14
School & diocese job postings
🏫Classifieds 2009 P15
Classifieds 2009 — Page 15
School & diocese job postings
Backstory: These classified sections from Catholic New York featured job postings for Catholic schools and dioceses across the country. Each issue required a balance of professionalism and warmth to attract qualified candidates while reflecting the mission and values of each institution.
🏫Academy of Mt. St. Ursula
Academy of Mt. St. Ursula
School recruitment page 1
🏫Academy of Mt. St. Ursula P2
Academy of Mt. St. Ursula P2
School recruitment page 2
🏫Bishop Loughlin
Bishop Loughlin
School recruitment
🏫Diocese of Brooklyn
Diocese of Brooklyn
Diocese recruitment page 1
🏫Diocese of Brooklyn P2
Diocese of Brooklyn P2
Diocese recruitment page 2
🏫Diocese of Trenton
Diocese of Trenton
Diocese recruitment
🏫Iona University
Iona University
University recruitment page 1
🏫Iona University P2
Iona University P2
University recruitment page 2
🏫Mother Cabrini
Mother Cabrini
School recruitment
🏫Paterson Diocese
Paterson Diocese
Diocese recruitment page 1
🏫Paterson Diocese P2
Paterson Diocese P2
Diocese recruitment page 2
🏫Rice Memorial
Rice Memorial
School recruitment page 1
🏫Rice Memorial P2
Rice Memorial P2
School recruitment page 2
🏫Sisters of Charity
Sisters of Charity St. Elizabeth
School recruitment page 1
🏫Sisters of Charity P2
Sisters of Charity St. Elizabeth P2
School recruitment page 2
🏫St. Josephs
St. Josephs
School recruitment
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🏫St. Josephs Alt
St. Josephs (Alt)
School recruitment alternate
🏫St. Marys
St. Marys
School recruitment
Backstory: These additional classified pages represent the breadth of Catholic school and diocese recruitment work — from individual schools like Academy of Mt. St. Ursula and Rice Memorial to major dioceses like Brooklyn, Trenton, and Paterson. Each page required careful attention to institutional branding and mission alignment.
Era Three
Professional Layout & Ad Design
Full freelance newspaper ad production for diverse clients — auto dealerships, law firms, mortgage companies, and restaurants. Mastering the art of the display ad while continuing full-time production work at Catholic New York.
Tools: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
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🏠Accurate Mortgage Corp
Financial Ad
Accurate Mortgage Corp
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
Newspaper
Mortgage services advertisement featuring property photography and rate callouts. Designed to stand out in the real estate section of local newspapers.
Design Challenge: Financial ads need to build trust instantly. The property photo grounds the service in reality, while the rate callouts provide the hard data readers are looking for. Clean typography and strategic white space make this ad feel professional rather than cluttered.
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🚗Bob Ciasulli Honda
Auto Ad
Bob Ciasulli Honda
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
Automotive
Car lease specials with vehicle photography. A classic auto dealership newspaper ad designed to drive foot traffic with compelling lease offers.
Design Challenge: Auto ads are a battle for attention in crowded newspaper sections. The vehicle photography is the hero, with lease terms prominently displayed. The layout must work within strict newspaper column widths while still feeling dynamic and modern.
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⚖Gurnani & Gurnani
Legal Ad
Gurnani & Gurnani Attorneys
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
Immigration Law
Immigration law practice advertisement — text-heavy professional layout. Designed to convey authority and expertise in a specialized legal field.
Design Challenge: Legal ads often carry dense information. The challenge is organizing text hierarchically so readers can scan for relevant services while still feeling the weight of professional credibility. Every font choice and spacing decision reinforces trust.
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⭐Moyal & Moyal
Immigration Ad
Moyal & Moyal
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
Celebrity Attorney
Celebrity-attorney promotional advertisement with photo collage. A high-energy layout that leverages star power to attract immigration clients.
Design Challenge: Celebrity endorsements require careful photo treatment and layout balance. The collage format tells a visual story of success and trust, while maintaining the professional standards expected of legal advertising.
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🚗Nissan 46
Auto Ad
Nissan 46
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
Kababayan Special
'Kababayan special' with full vehicle lineup. A community-targeted auto ad celebrating Filipino heritage while showcasing the dealership's inventory.
Design Challenge: Community-focused advertising requires cultural sensitivity and authentic connection. The 'Kababayan' (fellow Filipino) messaging creates instant rapport, while the vehicle lineup demonstrates the breadth of available inventory.
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🚗Open Road Honda
Auto Ad
Open Road Honda
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
Financing Offer
Multi-vehicle inventory advertisement with financing offer. A comprehensive auto ad designed to capture multiple buyer segments in a single placement.
Design Challenge: Multi-vehicle layouts require careful visual hierarchy. Each car needs its moment while the financing offer remains prominent. The design guides the eye through options without overwhelming the reader.
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🍴Royal Buffet & Grill
Restaurant Ad
Royal Buffet & Grill
📅 ~2010–2015
💼 Freelance
International Buffet
International buffet menu and pricing advertisement. A mouth-watering layout designed to fill seats by showcasing the restaurant's diverse culinary offerings.
Design Challenge: Restaurant ads must trigger appetite and curiosity. The international buffet concept requires visual variety while maintaining a cohesive brand feel. Pricing clarity is essential — diners need to know the value before they walk in.
Era Four
Digital Expansion
The pivot to digital — web mockups, brand packages, social media assets, and multi-platform design systems. From print-first to screen-first thinking. Mastering responsive design, social media templates, and brand consistency across digital channels.
Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, WordPress, Squarespace, Canva, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap
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Web mockups, brand packages, and digital assets from the 2015–2020 era
Contact for portfolio samples
Digital Era
Web Mockups & Brand Packages
📅 2015–2020
💼 Digital Agency / Freelance
🌐 Web / Social / Brand
During this period, the focus shifted from print production to digital-first design. Website mockups, social media templates, email campaigns, and comprehensive brand packages became the primary deliverables.
Evolution Note: This era marked the transition from QuarkXPress and InDesign to Figma, Adobe XD, and web-based design tools. The design process became more collaborative and iterative, with clients expecting rapid revisions and multi-format deliverables.
Era Five
AI-Enhanced Design
The AI era — leveraging AI tools, automation, and modern platforms to create brand packages, social media content, and presentations at scale. Design meets intelligence. From 2020 through 2026, newly acquired skills transformed the production workflow.
Tools: n8n, Kimi, Claude, Gemini, OpenAI, Manus, Gamma, Canva, CapCut
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🤖
AI-generated brand decks, social media posts, and automated workflows
Contact for portfolio samples
AI Era
AI-Enhanced Brand Packages
📅 2020–2026
💼 Independent / AI-Assisted
🤖 Automation / AI
Today's workflow combines human creative direction with AI-powered generation and automation. Brand packages include social media post series, brand decks, website mockups, and automated content pipelines built with n8n and AI assistants.
The New Paradigm: AI tools have transformed the designer's role from pure execution to creative direction and curation. The ability to generate, iterate, and automate at scale means delivering more value to clients in less time — while maintaining the human touch that makes design resonate.
Era Six
The Tablet Newspaper
A return to publication-grade production with modern tools. Designed and paginated print-ready ad layouts for the Classified Section of The Tablet Newspaper (Archdiocese of Brooklyn and Queens). Managed end-to-end classified ad order processing, coordinating between clients and production for accurate, on-time placements.
Tools: Adobe InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Canva, HTML/CSS
📰Classified & Real Estate August
Classified & Real Estate August
August 3, 2024 — Page 1
📰Classified & Real Estate Aug P2
Classified & Real Estate August P2
August 3, 2024 — Page 2
📰Classified & Real Estate Apr 5
Classified & Real Estate April 5
April 5, 2025 — Page 1
📰Classified & Real Estate Apr 5 P2
Classified & Real Estate April 5 P2
April 5, 2025 — Page 2
📰Classified & Real Estate Apr 12
Classified & Real Estate April 12
April 12, 2025 — Page 1
📰Classified & Real Estate Apr 12 P2
Classified & Real Estate April 12 P2
April 12, 2025 — Page 2
📰Service Center December
Service Center December
December 9, 2023 — Service center ad
📰Service Center Quarter Dec
Service Center Quarter December
Quarter-page service center ad
📰Tracy Real Estate
Tracy Real Estate
Real estate proof
Backstory: Working with The Tablet Newspaper from December 2023 to July 2026, these pieces represent a mastery of publication-grade production with modern tools. From full classified sections to targeted service center ads, each piece required precision, speed, and the ability to handle diverse content types — real estate, legal notices, and community announcements — all within tight weekly deadlines.
Era Seven
AI Automation & Workflow Design
Building enterprise-grade autonomous systems with n8n — dual-AI redundancy, RAG context, human-in-the-loop oversight, and self-healing automation. From 4-node basic auto-replies to 18-node enterprise triage systems.
Tools: n8n, Gemini 1.5 Pro, ChatGPT-4o, Pinecone, Slack API, Gmail API, Airtable, Looker Studio
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🤖
Email Triage Agent v2.0
18-node n8n architecture
AI Automation
Email Triage Agent v2.0
📅 2026
💼 Independent
n8n / AI
Enterprise-grade autonomous email response system built in n8n. Monitors Gmail inbox, classifies messages by sentiment and urgency, enriches responses with brand-specific RAG knowledge base, and routes replies through smart decision layer — auto-sending low-risk responses, queuing high-stakes emails for human approval, maintaining full audit trails with live dashboard metrics.
Architecture: 4 layers (Input → Intelligence → Decision & Action → Logging) with 18 nodes. Dual-AI redundancy (Gemini primary, ChatGPT fallback). Self-healing loop on send failures. 99%+ uptime with zero custom retry code.
18 nodes
2 AI models
5 safety layers
RAG + Human-in-Loop
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📈
v1.0 vs v2.0
Feature Comparison
The evolution from a 4-node basic auto-reply (v1.0) to an 18-node enterprise triage system (v2.0). Key upgrades include: dual-AI redundancy (Gemini + ChatGPT), RAG knowledge base with vector store, thread memory for multi-turn conversations, reply validation with tone/policy checks, human-in-the-loop Slack approval queue, self-healing error diagnosis loop, and full observability with live dashboards.
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🛠
Architecture Map
4 Layers · 18 Nodes
System Design
Architecture Map
📅 2026
💼 System Design
n8n Workflow
The complete system architecture organized into 4 layers: Input (Gmail Trigger → Pre-Processor → Attachment Scanner → Smart Classifier), Intelligence (RAG KB → Primary AI → Thread Memory → Fallback AI → Reply Validator), Decision & Action (Smart Router → Auto-Reply / Human-in-Loop / Draft+Hold → Send Reply → Self-Healer), and Logging (CRM Log → Metrics Dashboard → Alert System → Archive Store).
Wire Types: Auto-Reply Path (green), Human Review Path (yellow), Error/Fallback Path (red), Data Flow (blue), Memory/Context (purple). Each color-coded wire represents a distinct decision pathway through the system.
Canvas
🤖n8n Canvas
n8n Workflow Canvas
Live automation screenshot
Map
🛠Architecture Map
Architecture Map
4 layers, 18 nodes, wire types
Compare
📈v1 vs v2
v1.0 vs v2.0
16-dimension feature comparison
Doc
📄
README_Email_Triage_Agent_v2.pdf
Project README
Full documentation (PDF)
The Journey Continues
From UNCTAD Geneva (1998) to AI automation (2026) — 28 years of evolving with the industry. Every era built on the last, from print production to intelligent autonomous systems. Every era built on the last, every tool learned became a foundation for the next.
Print Production
Newspaper Layout
Ad Design
Brand Identity
Web Mockups
Social Media
AI Generation
n8n Automation
Workflow Design
RAG Systems
Dual-AI Redundancy
Human-in-the-Loop
Self-Healing Systems
Vector Stores
API Integration
Slack Bots
Gmail Automation
Looker Studio
Airtable CRM
Typography
Color Theory
Grid Systems
Client Relations
Project Management
Multi-format Output
HTML/CSS
CMS (AEM)
E-Commerce
Data Entry
Built with passion. Designed for impact. Ready for what's next.
Alfred Raymond S. Uy · 201-889-1501