Hello! • ¡Hola! • 你好!

Costa Rican art director/designer based in California. 

Communicating visual experiences with empathy through design

My intention is to create stories that resonate, inspire action and problem-solve in this ever-changing world. My favorite part of the creative process is all of it. I like to submerge myself in the small details and always aim to go above and beyond. 

14+ years of experience in the creative field

My career began in advertising and after 2 years in the industry, I fell in love with design and returned to school to dive deeper into it (plus, they had cookies!). Today with 10+ years under my belt across different areas of design, I always look forward to discovering and learning more every day.

Thriving in small and scrappy companies as well as partnering with big organizations.

Some include Disney, Nickelodeon, DC Comics, Pet Head, Nestle, Hot Pockets, and more. 

Here’s a brief history of what made me the creative that I am today:

United States Soccer - USWNT
Disney Consumer Products & Interactive
Swift + A Possible Agency
Jakks Pacific - Disney Team
Pet Head / Bed Head TIGI
Mama's Sauce
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On another note,

Currently, I am pursuing an MBA in International Business and Marketing. Occasionally, I volunteer for equality, conservation efforts, and youth sports programs. Previously, served as a board member for non-profits. Nowadays, I’m the person who does “fancy wrapping” on gifts and prefers savory over sweet but ironically an ice-cream enthusiast. Passionate traveler and mom to a golden retriever and a doodle. An outdoors lover, like “hiking 500 miles through Spain” love, spending time in the ocean, fishing, and playing fixer-upper with my 1940’s home.

Let’s work together or be friends 👉🏼 hello@benibanana.com