Ta’riq Abdul-Rahman

August 20, 2025 by

Ta’riq is an emerging designer driven by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to enact meaningful change through architecture. His work reflects a balance of artistic expression and social responsibility, grounded in a strong academic foundation.

As an architecture student entering his 4th year at Ball State University, Ta’riq is committed to community involvement, as well as the development of unorthodox systems that challenge societal norms, therefore broadening the range of individuals that get to benefit from good design.

As a lifelong artist, Ta’riq is inspired by architecture’s ability to impact people where they are. Ta’riq is committed to firsthand learning and continuous growth, making STUDIOAXIS the perfect home to connect with like-minded individuals, honing and refining these skills.

Jacob Presser

June 17, 2025 by

Jacob is fueled by a deep curiosity about how architecture can be used to create positive change within a community.

Jacob Presser is an architecture intern at StudioAxis with three years of immersive design education. Currently entering his fourth year at Ball State University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Jacob has developed a strong passion for creating spaces that foster connection, build community, and enrich daily life.

His academic experience has shaped a thoughtful and intentional design approach, grounded in curiosity and purpose. Driven by a desire to craft beautiful, community-focused environments, Jacob believes asking the right questions is key to meaningful, impactful design.

Addie Elsener

April 4, 2025 by

With a natural eye for design and communication, Addie’s work is centered around a deep passion for combining creativity with strategic thinking.

Addie Elsener is a Marketing Intern at Studio Axis. With 3 years of elaborate learning and use of design platforms, Addie has gained many design skills. Addie attends Marian University, in Indianapolis, where she is pursuing a degree in Marketing and Graphic Design. Through her studies, Addie is developing advanced design skills and honoring her communication techniques, which allow her to create visually compelling and effective marketing materials. Addie’s academic journey has given her the tools to deliver impactful design solutions that respond with audiences.

Addie has prior internship experience at Roche Diagnostics, where she interned in Molecular Diagnostic Marketing, which gained her loads of experience in content marketing, video creation, interior design, and communication. Addie also interned at Spot Freight, Inc., where she was in charge of customer contracting. During these past internships, Addie collected the skills to learn and adapt quickly.

Addie’s love for design, communication, technology, traveling, and learning, aid her to bring a unique perspective to the studio. Addie’s current education and practice in school also aids her technological advancement while learning new design principles.