Some things, you know, about me

I have had a lot of titles. Strategic Planner, Information Architect, Interaction Designer, and Visual Artist are a few of them. I work as a visual artist In my personal artistic practice I deal mostly with the object and imaginary devices to aid(or disrupt) communication.

Things I like

Interaction design, information architecture, urban homesteading, digital anthropology, sense-networks, visual studies, cultural studies, art, fashion, photography and architecture.

Background

My background is in art and architecture with a focus on collaboration, community art projects and social practices. I studied digital video and painting for my B.F.A, architecture and design for my B.S. I have worked at homeless shelters, bicycle cooperatives, bars and universities. Lived in New York, Florida, Holland and Portugal. I helped create the vibrant community around Platial.com, as the director of a prominent art gallery I founded an artist residency program, and curated for two galleries. I have been a member of Red76art group for the last 8 years. My artwork has been exhibited in Portland, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Istanbul and Venice. I am one of thirteen children from four parents, and a Boriqua.

Work History

I work as an interaction designer and strategic planner by day at Wieden + Kennedy. I recently graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art where I studied Interaction Design. My resume is here.

Past Clients