I'm a Graphic Designer trained at the Superior Institute of Design in Havana (2010). My work has been recognized at two Ibero-American Design Biennials in Madrid. Since 2023 I've been based in the United States, collaborating with architecture and design studios such as Touset Studio and MiaCocina in Miami, and I currently contribute as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Cartel Strategies in Saint Louis, MO. I thrive on teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration to tackle complex design challenges. I enjoy bridging multiple disciplines to address complex design problems, delivering visually cohesive branding, environmental graphics, and strategic communication across digital and physical spaces.

Juan Carlos Polo

I'm a Graphic Designer trained at the Superior Institute of Design in Havana (2010). My work has been recognized at two Ibero-American Design Biennials in Madrid. Since 2023 I've been based in the United States, collaborating with architecture and design studios such as Touset Studio and MiaCocina in Miami, and I currently contribute as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Cartel Strategies in Saint Louis, MO. I thrive on teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration to tackle complex design challenges. I enjoy bridging multiple disciplines to address complex design problems, delivering visually cohesive branding, environmental graphics, and strategic communication across digital and physical spaces.

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I’m a Graphic Designer trained at the Superior Institute of Design in Havana (2010). My work has been recognized at two Ibero-American Design Biennials in Madrid. Since 2023 I’ve been based in the United States, collaborating with architecture and design studios such as Touset Studio and MiaCocina in Miami, and I currently contribute as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Cartel Strategies in Saint Louis, MO. I thrive on teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration to tackle complex design challenges.

I enjoy bridging multiple disciplines to address complex design problems, delivering visually cohesive branding, environmental graphics, and strategic communication across digital and physical spaces.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Cartel Strategies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Development of visual and communication strategies, branding and messaging, illustrated branding, web development, creation of graphic guidelines and social media content, and campaigns; iconography and environmental graphics.
Senior Graphic Designer at Touset Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Illustrated branding; illustration applied to projects; iconography design; environmental graphics; murals.
Founder at P&P Design
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance studio offering graphic design, illustration, digital media content creation, and campaign development.
Art Director, Lead Graphic Designer at Proyecto Espacios
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2019
Architecture, design, and art studio focused on revitalizing interior and exterior spaces; conceptualization, quality control, brand design and graphic guidelines for spaces; environmental graphics design and signage systems; web development and social media guidelines; product design related to interior design; led the design team on new projects.
Art Director, Senior Designer, Illustrator at Cartel Strategies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Development of visual and communication strategies; rebranding and messaging; illustrated branding; web development; design guidelines; creation of social media content; communication campaigns; illustration; iconography; environmental graphics.
Senior Graphic Designer at Touzet Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Illustrated branding; illustration applied to projects; iconography design; environmental graphics; murals.

Education

Graphic Design Degree at Superior Institute of Design, Havana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Graphic Design at Superior Institute of Design, Havana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Graphic Design at Superior Institute of Design in Havana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Travel & Hospitality