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I’m a Design Alchemist with 20+ years crafting unique surface designs and pioneering digital textile printing in Chile. From hand-drawn patterns to high-tech printing, I blend craft and innovation to bring ideas to life. I create bespoke wallpapers, textiles, fashion collections, and visual identities, working closely with clients from concept to installation. I’m passionate about sustainable, expressive design and teaching artisans to merge tradition with modern creativity. Curious and hands-on, I love mastering new tools and turning every project into a story told with heart and precision.…I’m a Design Alchemist with 20+ years crafting unique surface designs and pioneering digital textile printing in Chile. From hand-drawn patterns to high-tech printing, I blend craft and innovation to bring ideas to life. I create bespoke wallpapers, textiles, fashion collections, and visual identities, working closely with clients from concept to installation. I’m passionate about sustainable, expressive design and teaching artisans to merge tradition with modern creativity. Curious and hands-on, I love mastering new tools and turning every project into a story told with heart and precision.

Maria Jose Badinella Faundez

Creative Director, Designer, Textile Designer, +2

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I’m a Design Alchemist with 20+ years crafting unique surface designs and pioneering digital textile printing in Chile. From hand-drawn patterns to high-tech printing, I blend craft and innovation to bring ideas to life. I create bespoke wallpapers, textiles, fashion collections, and visual identities, working closely with clients from concept to installation. I’m passionate about sustainable, expressive design and teaching artisans to merge tradition with modern creativity. Curious and hands-on, I love mastering new tools and turning every project into a story told with heart and precision.…I’m a Design Alchemist with 20+ years crafting unique surface designs and pioneering digital textile printing in Chile. From hand-drawn patterns to high-tech printing, I blend craft and innovation to bring ideas to life. I create bespoke wallpapers, textiles, fashion collections, and visual identities, working closely with clients from concept to installation. I’m passionate about sustainable, expressive design and teaching artisans to merge tradition with modern creativity. Curious and hands-on, I love mastering new tools and turning every project into a story told with heart and precision.

Available to hire

I’m a Design Alchemist with 20+ years crafting unique surface designs and pioneering digital textile printing in Chile. From hand-drawn patterns to high-tech printing, I blend craft and innovation to bring ideas to life.
I create bespoke wallpapers, textiles, fashion collections, and visual identities, working closely with clients from concept to installation. I’m passionate about sustainable, expressive design and teaching artisans to merge tradition with modern creativity. Curious and hands-on, I love mastering new tools and turning every project into a story told with heart and precision.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Surface Pattern Design

Adobe InDesign

Brand Identity

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Badinella

September 1, 2012 - Present

Founder of Badinella, I design and produce surface designs and digital textile prints for large-format wallpaper and textiles. I oversee the full process from concept to installation, leveraging state-of-the-art printers and sustainable practices.

Freelance Textile Specialist at Independent / Freelance

July 1, 2005 - Present

Self-employed textile designer creating prints, capsule fashion collections, manufacturing patterns, and tech packs. I also design logos, books, ads, and videos, and mentor artisans to merge craft with modern production.

Textile Specialist at EFE Publicidad & Diseño

May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020

Led the launch and growth of the textile division, establishing a new business unit. Responsibilities included brand identity, recruiting and training operators, troubleshooting printers, designing custom textile solutions, and post-sale support.

Designer at La Boutique Digital

September 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017

Joined this textile printing studio to support design, production, and client collaboration. Advised on fabric selection, prepared and proofed design files, and oversaw file prep for large-format textile printing, applying advanced Adobe tools.

Art Director at Thinkalcubo

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017

Visual concept development and graphic production for TV and printed ads. Colgate and Patagonia sin Represas were among brands I worked with.

Business Owner, Designer, Producer at Caballo a Rayas

September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015

Developed an eco-friendly inkjet Digital Textile Printing system that allowed visual artists and designers to print artwork onto cotton and linen textiles and wallpaper at small scales.

Independent Business Owner / Designer at Pamplemousse

September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013

Sustainable, handmade baby clothing line crafted from deadstock fabrics; designed and sewn by me, with my babies as models.

Flight Attendant at LATAM Airlines

December 1, 2000 - March 31, 2001

Cabin crew member on domestic routes; enjoyed meeting passengers and creating a warm, safe atmosphere onboard.