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Hi, I’m Mellyssa
THE MIND OF AN INFJ-A INTROVERTED CREATIVE
Hey There Friends;
I’m mostly known for creating strategic brand & design, but I’m also know as a cosplayer, avid content creator, and all things tech. Most weekends, you can find me at anime conventions and being an advocate for chronic conditions and mental health, especially after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression. Other times, you will catch me creating content on social media and UGC content for brands that resonate with you all.
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Apple Just Changed the iPhone for the First Time in Almost 20 Years
Apple held its “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9th at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, and it was the first keynote under new CEO John Ternus, who officially took over from Tim Cook on September 1st after 15 years at the helm. Ternus spent over a decade running Apple’s hardware engineering before stepping… Read more
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Inside Olive Young Festa LA: What One Saturday Actually Looked Like
Olive Young Festa LA took over the Los Angeles Convention Center from August 14th to August 16, 2026 for its first U.S. edition, running alongside KCON LA. I only went on Saturday, August 15th. By the time the weekend wrapped, more than 100,000 people had come through and Saturday was the day everyone decided to… Read more
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New Instagram Brandmark and Brand System. Is it better or worse?
Instagram just swapped its wordmark (that’s the text logo, not the camera icon) for the first time in 10 years. Here’s what happened and why. What they actually changed So I’ve been on Instagram for a long time, same account since 2008 or so. I remember when it was changed the first time. Now, in… Read more
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Day Four: The Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sunday usually hit different. It’s traditionally a kids days and family-friendly programming. It somehow makes the whole day feel like the con exhaling after three days of holding its breath. Masquerade Results Are In Saturday night’s Masquerade filled Ballroom 20 plus overflow seating in the Sails Pavilion and part of Ballroom 6A emceed by Phil… Read more
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Day Three: The Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
Saturday is peak con with the busiest crowds, longest lines, most content packed into a single 24-hour window, and today did not disappoint on that front. Tokidoki x BAIT Collab First stop of my day was non-negotiable for me: the Tokidoki x BAIT collab pop-up over on 5th Avenue. I timed it for right around… Read more
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Day Two: The Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
Two full days into SDCC 2026, and the con’s really hitting its stride. The lines are longer, Hall H has officially stopped being polite about scheduling and panels are stacked back to back with barely enough time to get from one room to the next honestly. Star Wars Detours Finally Sees the Light of Day… Read more
So Who The Heck Am I?
My name is Mellyssa. F*ck fitting in! I’m a black designer, solopreneur, content creator & visual storyteller trying to break barriers as a woman of color. When I’m not designing, I’m a cosplayer, tech nomad & content creator. I collect all things anime and comic related especially Sailor Moon.
I’m an introverted creative with a unique skill set you won’t find anywhere else.
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