Hello! I'm Gabriel Parker, a versatile Product & Graphic Design professional based in Miami with a passion for turning ideas into tangible products and compelling visuals. I collaborate with manufacturers, startups, and engineering teams to create ergonomic, market-ready solutions across home goods, decor, tabletop and beyond. With more than two decades of hands-on experience, I combine concept ideation, rapid prototyping, and clear design intent to deliver creative concepts from sketches to production-ready artwork and patent-ready drawings.…

Gabriel Parker

Hello! I'm Gabriel Parker, a versatile Product & Graphic Design professional based in Miami with a passion for turning ideas into tangible products and compelling visuals. I collaborate with manufacturers, startups, and engineering teams to create ergonomic, market-ready solutions across home goods, decor, tabletop and beyond. With more than two decades of hands-on experience, I combine concept ideation, rapid prototyping, and clear design intent to deliver creative concepts from sketches to production-ready artwork and patent-ready drawings.…

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Hello! I’m Gabriel Parker, a versatile Product & Graphic Design professional based in Miami with a passion for turning ideas into tangible products and compelling visuals. I collaborate with manufacturers, startups, and engineering teams to create ergonomic, market-ready solutions across home goods, decor, tabletop and beyond.

With more than two decades of hands-on experience, I combine concept ideation, rapid prototyping, and clear design intent to deliver creative concepts from sketches to production-ready artwork and patent-ready drawings.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Product & Graphic Design Consultant at ParkerDesign
May 1, 2014 - November 24, 2025
Self-employed; drafting patent drawings, designing labels, logos, packaging, business materials, ads, brochures, apparel and related items; developed concepts for home/garden decor, wall art, seasonal items, and ergonomic applications for defense systems; collaborated with Bradford Jewelry Exchange, Orient manufacturers, and Spencer's International Group.
Graphic Designer & UV Printer Operator at Paneltronics Inc.
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
In charge of all graphics and printing on electronic panels; operated a large-format UV printer, created/manipulated logos for flat and high-relief printing; trained others; troubleshooted printer issues and coordinated with engineering and technical support.
Industrial Designer at Marbles, LLC
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Designed office/organization products; completed patent drawings; developed internal concepts and assisted clients with ergonomic designs for various products including brief cases, coolers, and door handles; produced mock-ups and digital illustrations.
Product & Graphic Designer at Idea Design Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Designed and developed products for inventors; provided customer service and guidance through the patent process and 3-D stages for presentations to markets or investors.
Graphic & Product Designer at ParkerDesign-Miami
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Developed logos and promotional concepts; created items across multiple categories; led design initiatives for US and Latin American markets; contributed to home decor,用品, packaging, and apparel graphics.
Product & Graphic Designer at ABC Distributing Inc./ LTD Commodities LLC
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
In-house designer for multiple product categories; increased company sales through new ideas; guided catalog graphics, layout, and mock-ups for mail-order catalogs; collaborated with Orient manufacturers for prototype refinement and market-ready items.
Advertising Director & Sales Manager at Surtirlat Corporation
September 1, 1993 - September 1, 1993
Created company branding and marketing collateral; led and trained a sales team; managed office operations for a start-up import business.
ESOL Teacher and Freelance Designer/Illustrator at Mexico City & Guadalajara, Mexico
July 1, 1991 - July 1, 1991
Self-supported missionary teaching English; created logos, invitations, illustrations, posters and product concepts for clients and non-profits.
Interior/Exterior Architectural Designer at Best Western International Inc.
December 1, 1988 - December 1, 1988
Design consultant and hotel architectural plan reviewer; contributed to establishing the design department; enhanced exterior aesthetics and interior room layouts; prepared FFE, wall coverings, colors, and fabric specifications.
Graphic Designer & UV Printer Operator at Paneltronics Inc.
April 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
In charge of all graphics and printing on electronic panels for marine, agricultural, military and service vehicle applications. Main operator of a $100,000 large format UV printer; created and manipulated logos in Adobe Illustrator for flat and high-relief / textured printing for client presentations and existing customers. Mastered the front and back end design and printing programs for UV printer and trained co-workers. Troubleshooted printer issues and coordinated with engineering and technical support.
Product & Graphic Designer at Idea Design Studio
March 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Designed and developed products for inventors, providing customer service and daily communication, serving as design consultant plus guidance through the patent process and 3-D stages for market or investor presentations.
Graphic & Product Designer at ParkerDesign-Miami
October 1, 1994 - March 1, 2013
Developed logos and promotional illustrations, product design and illustrations for apparel and T-shirts. Created and proposed a new compression garment concept for Jackson Memorial Hospital in collaboration with their medical engineering department; obtained a provisional patent for an ergonomic drink ware concept; pursued exclusive marketing and licensing for self-conceived product ideas across cookware, serveware, hair care, furniture, home electric appliances, drinkware and toys.
Product & Graphic Designer at ABC Distributing Inc./ LTD Commodities LLC
August 1, 1997 - October 1, 2008
Increased company sales by creating and designing a high quantity and quality of unique ideas as a versatile in-house consultant for buyers across multiple product categories. Provided guidance to the catalog department with graphics, format and presentation of mail-order catalogs; developed new products, themes, colors, artwork, specifications, mock-ups and touch-ups for various product categories. Communicated with Orient manufacturers for accurate design intent and prototype refinement, resulting in many self-conceived items featured and sold in home furnishings, housewares, home decor, tabletop, garden decor, packaging graphics, wooden toys, giftware, luggage, apparel/textile graphics, stationery and pet products.
Advertising Director & Sales Manager at Surtirlat Corporation
August 1, 1991 - September 1, 1993
Created company logo, distinctive point-of-purchase displays, slogans, advertising billboards and posters. Led, trained and inspired an inexperienced sales team, distributing several US products, performing general office management and employee supervision for a start-up import business.
ESOL Teacher and Freelance Designer/Illustrator at Self-employed (Mexico City & Guadalajara, Mexico)
February 1, 1989 - July 1, 1991
Self-supported Christian missionary while teaching English for students of other languages for various institutes, creating logos, invitations, illustrations, posters and product concepts for different clients and non-profits.
Interior/Exterior Architectural Designer at Best Western International Inc.
August 1, 1984 - December 1, 1988
Acted as design consultant and hotel architectural plan reviewer for applicant and member properties for the world’s largest hotel chain. Helped establish the first design department for the headquarters of Best Western Hotels. Executed exterior architectural designs improving the appearance of dated hotels. Created interior floor plan designs to enhance privacy and space in guest rooms and public areas, including submission of FF&E specifications.
Graphic & Product Design Consultant at ParkerDesign-Miami
October 1, 1994 - March 1, 2013
Developed a client base for printed materials, logos, brochures, packaging and promotional illustrations; created new concepts and branding for US and Latin America while pursuing exclusive marketing opportunities.
ESOL Teacher and Freelance Designer/Illustrator at Self-employed / Mexico City & Guadalajara, Mexico
February 1, 1989 - July 1, 1991
Self-supported missionary while teaching English to multilingual students; created logos, invitations, illustrations, posters and product concepts for various clients and non-profits.

Education

B.S. Industrial Design at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Design at Arizona State University
August 1, 1980 - May 1, 1984
Bachelor of Science in Design at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1984
B.S. Industrial Design at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
September 1, 2008 - November 24, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Design at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1984
B.S. Industrial Design at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
September 1, 2008 - December 15, 2025
B.S. Industrial Design at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Design at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1984

Qualifications

Magna Cum Laude graduate distinction
October 2, 2006 - September 15, 2008
Earned scholarship among entering students.
Finalist drinkware project chosen in an International Competition
November 23, 2009
Design selected from among entries in 30 different countries.
Rubbermaid student design competition - Third Place
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Outstanding Teacher Award, Spring 2003 (Hope Worldwide volunteer organization)
August 29, 2003 - August 29, 2003

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Other, Manufacturing, Government, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Travel & Hospitality
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