ABOUT
EMANUEL
I’m a hybrid Creative Brand Strategist and Designer offering full-spectrum services that brings ideas to life through strategy, design, and data-driven insights while crafting visually compelling and effective brand experiences.
Lately, I’ve focused on hospitality and lifestyle brands, shaping identities for world-class hotels and F&B concepts. My work includes collaborations with Zaha Hadid Architects, Jose Andres, and Autograph Collection Hotels. Passionate about cultural storytelling, I blend heritage with modern design - like Dubai’s first Meso-American restaurant, Girl & the Goose. With experience across the U.S., Latin America, Europe & the Middle East, I offer a global perspective that helps brands connect & stand out.
In my spare time I research, write and illustrate mythologies from around the world such as The Popol Vuh.
QUICK OVERVIEW
Location New York City / Barcelona.
Education
Masters Degree - Design and Communications
- Elisava Design School, Barcelona
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Media
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies,
Minor in Fine Arts.
- University of California, San Diego
UI / UX Design Specialization
- California Institute of the Arts (CALarts)
Skills
Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy, UI / UX Design, Graphic Design, Illustration and copy writing
Tools
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Figma, Miro, MidJourney AI
Publications
The Popol Vuh: The Mayan Creation Story. Published 2019.
Languages:
Proficient in English and Spanish.
MORE ABOUT EMANUEL
RESEARCH & STRATEGY
When we clearly understand our subject matter, we can identify problems and create informed solutions. This is crucial is developing focused and effective design.
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN
Art directing is supervising and unify the vision of an artistic production as well as its interaction with copy, photography and even development. I have experience leading production teams.
ILLUSTRATION
My education in Fine Arts has exposed me to a variety of styles and medias. I hand draw, mock up, story board and sketch ideas ranging from logo designs to mural art & installations.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
The Adobe Creative Suite is second nature to me as I have been using it for over a decade now. I also use web design tools such as Figma, Webflow and website building products.
WEB DESIGN
I have created over 30 websites in the span of my career as a designer. I have also worked with several web agencies in NYC and for clients in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
TEAM PLAYER
Freelancing has allowed me to collaborate with marketing teams and developers from around the world. As an Art Director at agencies, I have learned to lead teams and projects to fruition.