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I’m Juanita, a multidisciplinary designer focused on Design Research & Human Centered Design.
I’m passionate about studying people and learning from them to construct better design outcomes. I believe we hold in our hands the power and capability to, as Herbert Simon stated, transform existing situations into preferred ones.
I decided to be a designer because being a designer is an experience that allows me to interact in a different way with my surroundings while I transform how others interacts with theirs.
Design and Ethics are my biggest passions and I believe that in order to be a good designer, we must design for humanity and aiming for a positive social impact.
My skills and interests are in the production of concepts, ethos, and universes derived from investigation. I am passionate about research and how it, in combination with my editorial design, art direction, and graphic design skills, translates into meaningful work.
The projects that I have been involved with have allowed me to connect with people, have a deeper understanding about human needs, and communicate across multiple disciplines and groups. These experiences have developed my leadership and creativity, and established a passion toward projects that benefit children and communities.
EDUCATION
2019, May // M.F.A. Graphic Design Visual Experience
GPA: 3.83
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah, GA.
2017, Mar // B.F.A. Design
Emphasis on Communication
GPA: 4.25
Los Andes University
Bogotá, Colombia.
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2018, Dec // Risography Workshop
Riso Baby Studio
Bogotá, Colombia.
2017, Mar // Minor in Literate Edition
Los Andes University
Bogotá, Colombia.
2017, Mar // Minor in Creative Writing
Los Andes University
Bogotá, Colombia.
Professional Experience
Current // UX/UI Designer
Retail Business Services
Quincy, MA.
2019, Jun - Sep // Design Intern
Venables Bell & Partners
San Francisco, CA.
2019, Feb - Jun // Student Ambassador
2019, Jan - Mar // Graphic Design Teacher Assistant
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah, GA.
2018, Jun - Sep // Graphic Designer & Communication’s Team Lead
Project Resound
International Project.
2018, Mar - Jun // Graphic Designer & Researcher
Dynacraft
Savannah, GA.
2017, May - Sep // Graphic Designer & Photographer
Clients: CAT, Crate & Barrel, Hush Puppies, Fundación Santa Fé
ProducciónAparte
Bogotá, Colombia.
2016, Nov - Feb // In House Graphic Designer, Photographer
& Community Manager
María Clara Leyva
Bogotá, Colombia.
2016, Jun - Feb // In House Graphic Designer, Photographer
& Community Manager
Terely, Repostería Creativa
Bogotá, Colombia.
Awards & Accomplishments
Savannah College of Art & Design:
M.F.A. Thesis
Awarded top 2 outstanding Grad thesis
2017, May.
Scholarships:
Academic Award
Achievement Award
Student Incentive
Los Andes University:
La Fábrica No. 8, Printed Issue
Thesis Project: Huellas
2018. Bogotá, Colombia.
Volaran Exhibition
Top 5 Thesis Project: Huellas
2017, Feb.
La Fábrica No. 6, Printed Issue
Typographic Project: LVTK
2016. Bogotá, Colombia.
Andando Exhibition
Typographic Project: LVTK
2015, May.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM):
LVTK Project Exhibited
2014, May.