
Q3 2020
our founding designers-in-residence
Ovidio is an Indigenous-Guatemalan Graphic Designer who designs in Spanish, English, and sometimes Mayan. He’s currently a Motion and Graphic Designer at Instrument, and the founder of Ovidio.Design, a creative agency dedicated to storytelling through curated visual identities, representative messaging, and web development. Ovidio serves on the Visible Board, and as a Curator at Design Week Portland.
Emily is a radical and passionate young Black designer. Her work is inspired by her spirituality, experiences as a Black woman, and love for her culture. Emily channels her emotions through her art and design with the use of color, type, and illustration. She has a unique design aesthetic that reflects her way of thinking about life. She values integrity, small details, and empathy. Emily is currently a Junior Designer and Social Media Strategist at The Beauty Shop. She also serves on the Visible Board.
Q4 2020
Kennedy Barrera-Cruz is a Queer Indigenous designer who is passionate about design for change and exploring new forms of creativity. She has been freelancing as Venus Design! for two years and freelancing has allowed her to build a community and to connect with other designers. Kennedy specializes in UI, digital, and print designs, and experiments in other mediums of design. In her free time, she loves to film her life, hang out with her cats, and use design as a form of activism.
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Sol was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is passionate about creating multi-sensorial experiences beyond the boundaries of perception. Sol is a freelance brand designer and owner of Self Cntrd, a clothing brand that prints hand-made limited edition T-shirts using eco-friendly materials made in the USA. From fashion design to installation art, her goal is for the viewer to experience her work beyond the visual form.
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