Graphic designer specialized in branding, visual identity, illustration, museography, and UX/UI. Experienced in rebranding and digital content creation across real estate, fitness/wellness, radio/institutional contexts, and museum exhibit design. Known for aligning design decisions with editorial consistency, audience needs, and business goals—while collaborating with curatorial and marketing teams. Combines traditional design workflows with AI-based visual content generation, keeping outputs aligned with project objectives and scientific accuracy.…

Silvana Mendez Elizondo

Graphic designer specialized in branding, visual identity, illustration, museography, and UX/UI. Experienced in rebranding and digital content creation across real estate, fitness/wellness, radio/institutional contexts, and museum exhibit design. Known for aligning design decisions with editorial consistency, audience needs, and business goals—while collaborating with curatorial and marketing teams. Combines traditional design workflows with AI-based visual content generation, keeping outputs aligned with project objectives and scientific accuracy.…

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Graphic designer specialized in branding, visual identity, illustration, museography, and UX/UI. Experienced in rebranding and digital content creation across real estate, fitness/wellness, radio/institutional contexts, and museum exhibit design.

Known for aligning design decisions with editorial consistency, audience needs, and business goals—while collaborating with curatorial and marketing teams. Combines traditional design workflows with AI-based visual content generation, keeping outputs aligned with project objectives and scientific accuracy.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Improvement (Rebranding) at IMPROVEMENT
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to improvement and rebranding efforts, supporting the development of updated visual direction and design outputs for brand performance goals.
Social Media Designer, Brand Designer & Community Manager (Real Estate & Home Staging) at Catalina Real Estate & Iconic Staging
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed branded social media content and managed community engagement for a real estate and home staging agency. Developed brand identity and visual design for both companies, ensuring consistency across digital touchpoints. Supported lead generation and brand consistency through customer service aligned to social and digital platforms.
Museum Experience Designer at San Ramón Regional Museum
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led the museum exhibit redesign project for the Natural History Hall, from user research through final implementation in close collaboration with the curatorial team. Directed development of the visual identity, exhibit script, and infographic system for biodiversity and megafauna exhibits. Coordinated user-centered design methods to identify audience needs. Generated AI-based visual content, ensuring alignment with the exhibit’s visual identity and objectives while maintaining scientific accuracy for depicted species and ecosystems.
Rebranding Specialist at Improvement
January 1, 2025 - Present
Spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding strategy for Improvement, aligning the visual identity with fitness and wellness performance goals.
Social Media Design at RADIOS UCR
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Produced and managed social media design work aligned to university radio communications across multiple years. Created social media visuals while maintaining visual consistency with institutional needs and editorial direction.
Signage Designer at UCR Student Residences
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-developed a comprehensive wayfinding and signage system to improve navigation within university housing facilities.
Social Media Designer at Doble Check & UCR Radio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed and executed high-engagement visual assets for university-affiliated media outlets, increasing audience interaction.
Signage Designer at UCR - Students Residences
January 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborative design for signage in student residences at the University of Costa Rica.
Marketing Assistant at FICUS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Guidance for the selection of a marketing and research agency to define strategies and metrics for future brand positioning.
Illustrator at National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Development of commemorative illustration for the 50th anniversary of the National Symphonic Choir of Costa Rica.
Social Media Designer at Doble Check y UCR Radio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Social media content design.
Mural Restorer at UCR - Arturo Agüero Chaves Library
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Collaborative mural restoration of Eduardo Torijano’s mural for the 55th anniversary of the headquarters.
Editorial Designer at Protea UCR
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cover design and layout for publications.

Education

BA in Graphic Design at Universidad de Costa Rica
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Universidad de Costa Rica
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Universidad de Costa Rica
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Universidad de Costa Rica
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design (dual focus: Museography and UX Design) at Costa Rica University (UCR)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
UI Fundamentals at Rocket Girls Tech Academy
January 1, 2026 - July 13, 2026
Web Application Development at MICITT & UNED
January 1, 2026 - July 13, 2026

Qualifications

Scholarship Nomination - UCR Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025
January 1, 2025 - July 13, 2026
Pío Víquez National Journalism Prize (collaboration with Interferencia - Radios UCR)
January 1, 2025 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Other

Skills

Experience Level