about

Creative Director & Product Designer

With nearly 5 years of experience, I’ve collaborated with different brands to design immersive experiences.

I grew up in beautiful Colombia, since I was a child,I always had a pencil and paper in hand. Drawing was my way of expressing myself. Even though I was a very talkative kid, I was always looking for new ways to communicate without using words.

Went to University on 2018 and got a degree in Graphic Design

Studying arts showed me the power of visual storytelling. As a Web Designer at a major Colombian e-commerce, I explored the science of selling and became fascinated by what great design can achieve.

I wanted to explore more

Moved to NYC in January 2020. Within six months, I decided to open my own small business while working as a web designer for a luxury audio e-commerce brand. I began selling my art on the streets of Williamsburg, and within seven months, I was connecting with vibrant communities, reaching out to fellow artists, and collaborating with incredible human beings.

In mid-2021, I had a sudden urge to learn photography, bought my first camera for $800, and started photographing the streets of the Big Apple. I ended up working as a photographer and video editor for three and a half years.

The importance of getting out of the comfort zone

In July 2022, I officially became a digital nomad. Lost in the intrepid streets of Asia, I began learning new languages, discovering different religions, and experiencing human kindness like never before. Became a photo documentarist, and Web Design and photography became my main focus allowing me to work with companies around the globe —bringing fresh ideas and a new perspective the world had gifted me.
skills

Webflow Designer

Figma

Framer

Adobe Creative Cloud

Wireframing & Prototyping

Wireframing & Prototyping

Layourt Design

Storytelling

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