Hi, my name is

Ria Chockalingam.

I'm a

I'm a programmer and 3D/2D artist exploring intersections between computer science and design as a third-year at UC Santa Cruz. Currently the Design Director at CruzHacks. 🌱 💻

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🎨 About Me

Hi there! My name is Ria and I enjoy anything design and programming related. My initial interest in sculpting funky characters in Blender kickstarted a journey in creating VR games, developing 3D websites, and automating 3D workflows.

I've had the chance to intern as a web developer for Streetline Inc. and Tech4Good, intern as a 3D scripter for CyArk, create websites like Spcwby.com, and work as a 3D modeler for a range of companies and startups, including Virbela and Augmio.

I'm currently finishing up my third-year as a computer science student at UC Santa Cruz.

Some languages and tools I use include:

JavaScript
C/C++
React
Three.js
Blender
Figma
Python
WebGL
Photoshop

💻 Where I’ve Worked

Design Director @ CruzHacks

AUG 2023 - PRESENT

Spearheading all design facets at CruzHacks, UCSC's premier annual hackathon.
Crafting the event's website and mobile layout via Figma and Illustrator, ensuring a user-centric design approach and seamless experiences.
Leading the rebranding initiative, revitalizing CruzHacks' visual identity through a comprehensive style guide and impactful design elements.
Organizing bi-weekly meetings composed of a multidisciplinary team of designers.

Some Things I’ve Built

Featured Project
Space Cowboy 3D Website
3D Website for the art collective Space Cowboy. Developed with React Three Fiber. Utilizes advanced postprocessing effects, such as tone mapping, transmission, and antialiasing. View the website at Spwcby.com and the source code on my GitHub.
- Three.js
- R3F
- JavaScript
- Blender
- React
Featured Project
3D Processing Scripts
Developed automated scripts streamlining large-scale 3D LiDAR dataset processing in RealityCapture software, accelerating critical stages of development. Made during my internship at CyArk.
- Batch
- Python
- Powershell
- Slack API
Featured Project
Sketchfab 3D Gallery
A gallery of some of my downloadable 3d content with around 30k impressions. From intricate models to immersive scenes, this gallery offers a diverse range of models, inviting creators to explore and download these 3D assets for their projects.
- Blender
- Substance
- 3ds Max
- Maya
- Photoshop
View Models

Other Noteworthy Projects

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CruzHacks Design
UI/UX Design for UC Santa Cruz's premier hackathon - CruzHacks.
- Figma
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
3D Scripts for CyArk
Batch scripts made during my internship at CyArk. Automate various processes and streamlines workflows in Reality Capture software
- Batch
- Python
- Powershell
- Slack API
Multithreaded HTTP Server
Server that adds a thread-safe queue and rwlocks to an HTTP server. Ensures that its responses conform to a coherent and atomic linearization of the client requests.
- C
- Locks
- Servers
Front-end Developer
Web developer for the Tech4Good Lab at UC Santa Cruz. Interned under a team of researchers and graduate students to develop responsive sites.
- TypeScript
- React
- HTML/CSS
- Angular
Three.js Scrolling Webpage
Three.js implementation of the stunning octane render design created at Loudmob.media.
- Three.js
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
FASD Publication
Created the Fig 6. that is published in the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Nature Journal article. Worked with researcher Edward Reilly to develop images to replicate common facial features associated with FASDs.
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- Fantamorph