Hello! • ¡Hola! • 你好!

Costa Rican designer/art director 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 into the small details and always aim to go above and beyond. 

14+ years of experience in the creative field

My career started in advertising and after working in the ad industry for 2 years, I fell in love with design and decided to go back to school for it (they did the fun stuff and had cookies!), and 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 clients 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, working on getting an MBA in International Business. Occasionally, I volunteer for equality and conservation efforts and 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 versus 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 in my 1940’s home.

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