Oh, the places!
a timeline of my design hobby/career/job
August 2020 - October 2020
Covid Era
Scroll, scroll, scroll — the hours just flew,
Until I thought, “There’s more I could do.”
October 2020
How does the NBA make designs?
Who makes those posters? Who draws that flair?I wanted to learn, so I started to care.
My phone wallpaper was literally a bunch of apps...
October 2020
My First Design
Shapes on a screen and colors just so, I thought I was apart of the LakeShow.
November 2020
Creating a Michael Pittman Jr. Fan Page
From one player’s image to banners galore, I built a small world that fans came to adore.
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Instagram handle: @pittman.szn
January 2021
Creating a Design Community
I started a design community on Instagram, where I helped starting designers with free design resources, videos, and contests with prizes. With over 2,000+ loyal community members, it was one of the largest sports design community on Instagram.
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Instagram handle: @mpjgfx
February 2021
First Paycheck
The first time I got paid to create a design, I bought sooo much candy.
August 2021
From Instagram Page to Oscar Lu Design Co.
A page with my name + my vision in sight = A brand was born in the glow of the night.
December 2021
Harvard Men’s Basketball
From court to scoreboard, the crimson did shine. My work lit the game with each graphic line.
October 2022-Present
Griffin Review
As I got into high school, I knew my design skills could be used. I joined the Griffin Review as the lead designer my freshman year.
July 2025
Dublin World Conference on Tobacco Control Youth Media Advocate
Working with the International Youth Tobacco Control for over 4 years, pioneering its' digital platform through a website, newsletter, and communication system through a grant with Google, I now serve on the Board of Directors. Recently directing a film with youth advocates from 7 countries in collaboration with the World Health Organization, we were recognized by Dr. Tedros. I attended the Dublin conference as a youth advocate, having the chance to meet important political figures and discuss how to use media to advocate against youth tobacco usage.
Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin
June 2025-August 2025
The Wiley Center Los Angeles
I worked with the Wiley Center of Los Angeles to create a documentary film celebrating the 20th year anniversary serving neurodiverse kids. I co-produced the film under the guidance of Kelly Tuner, a creative director in the Fast & Furious series as well as an active voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the United States.
About Me.
Hi, I’m Oscar — a storyteller at heart with a passion for bringing ideas to life through design, film, and research. What started as a middle school obsession with graphic design turned into seven years of creative exploration, from launching fan pages to founding my own design agency. What drives me most is using visual storytelling to make people feel, think, and connect. I’m always chasing the same goal: tell stories that matter.
