The Design and Operations subteam works at the intersection of technology, design, and business. Major projects of the subteam include the team's annual flight readiness review, technical journal paper, and website. The subteam primarily works on graphic design, videography and photography, web development, marketing and branding, sponsor relations, and community outreach.

Technical Design & Flight Readiness Review

A cinematic 20-minute technical video overview of CUAir's plane system and test flight analytics. Implements visual storytelling techniques within still and moving videography, photography, graphic design, and post-production sound and editing in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. A mission critical deliverable worth 30% of the team's final competition score.

Eleana
Max
Marian
Madi

Website Development

Design, development, and maintenance of the CUAir website via an iterative design process that incorporates UI/UX considerations and use of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React.

Emma
Marian
Odessa

Data Analytics

Designing and building data visualizations to represent complex team flight data. Analyzing team data to identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and increase efficiency within buying, building, and testing processes.

Jon
Eleana

Recruitment

Leading the coordination of team recruitment to acquire a diverse and highly-talented applicant pool. Branding the recruitment cycle and creating opportunities for team members to connect with applicants and prospective new members.

All!

Corporate Relations

Building and supporting CUAir's corporate relations by designing programs and resources to engage 100+ sponsors and donors in the team's work yearly. Leads team fundraising efforts (including Giving Day and Crowdfunding) and manages resource procurement to support team functions.

Christine

Outreach

Organizing and embracing opportunities to support our local Ithaca and engineering communities though annual events like Cornell Days, Project Team Fest, Sciencenter, Loaves & Fishes, and more. We strive to inspire the next generation of engineers through education and mentorship.

Odessa
Max

Branding & Graphic Design

Building an effective social media and public-facing presence for the team, creating and maintaining the 'CUAir look', and designing annual team merchandise that makes our members proud.

Jon
Odessa