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I’m Rocío Solla Sampedro, a visual and interiors designer based in A Coruña, Spain. I lead Balandra Estudio, specializing in museological and museographic design, interior, visual, and brand design. I oversee creative direction to deliver cohesive and impactful design solutions for cultural and commercial projects.\n\nMy background spans art history, interior design, and cultural services, with ongoing work as a researcher and designer across museums, retail environments, and cultural tourism initiatives. I’m passionate about translating concept into tangible environments and brand identities that resonate with audiences.
Experience Level
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Galician
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Work Experience
Founder Director at Balandra Estudio
January 1, 2024 - PresentI lead Balandra Estudio, specializing in museological and museographic design, interior, visual, and brand design. I oversee creative direction, ensuring cohesive and impactful design solutions for cultural and commercial projects.
Visual and UX designer at UVigo - UdelaR - UTEC / LAPASSION project. Uruguay
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Researcher, visual designer, and UX designer for the 'Guayabito' project. Focused on tackling child malnutrition by addressing issues such as limited economic resources, sedentary lifestyles, and access to family healthcare. Contributed to user-centered design and visual solutions to enhance the project’s impact and effectiveness.
Retail brand manager at Vegalsa-Eroski (Marketing department)
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Led the development of the communication model and corporate identity for store design and ambience across the company’s brand network. Created brand positioning content and visual design for corporate social responsibility initiatives. Coordinated teams to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
Co-founder Director at con un puntito_estudio
December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025Managed documentation, design, and coordination for art exhibition assemblies and interior design projects, ensuring seamless execution and cohesive visual narratives.
Documentary researcher & Museographic Designer at Inicia Cultura_Turismo
December 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025Managed documentation, design, and coordination for the assembly of art exhibitions and tourism dossiers, ensuring smooth execution and impactful presentation.
Interiors designer internship at Naos Arquitectos SL
December 31, 2007 - July 30, 2025Designed and decorated spaces. Collaborated with the technical team in the preparation and development of technical plans and monitoring of work.
Founder Director at Balandra estudio
January 1, 2024 - PresentI lead Balandra Estudio, specializing in museological and museographic design, interior, visual, and brand design. I oversee creative direction, ensuring cohesive and impactful design solutions for cultural and commercial projects.
Visual and UX designer at UVigo - UdelaR - UTEC / LAPASSION project. Uruguay
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Researcher, visual designer, and UX designer for the 'Guayabito' project. Focused on tackling child malnutrition by addressing issues such as limited economic resources, sedentary lifestyles, and access to family healthcare. Contributed to user-centered design and visual solutions to enhance the project’s impact and effectiveness.
Retail brand manager at Vegalsa-Eroski (Marketing department)
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Led the development of the communication model and corporate identity for store design and ambience across the company’s brand network. Created brand positioning content and visual design for corporate social responsibility initiatives. Coordinated teams to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
Co-founder Director at con un puntito_estudio
December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025Managed documentation, design, and coordination for art exhibition assemblies and interior design projects, ensuring seamless execution and cohesive visual narratives.
Documentary researcher & Museographic Designer at Inicia Cultura_Turismo
December 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025Managed documentation, design, and coordination for the assembly of art exhibitions and tourism dossiers, ensuring smooth execution and impactful presentation.
Interiors designer internship at Naos Arquitectos SL
December 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025Designed and decorated spaces. Collaborated with the technical team in the preparation and development of technical plans and monitoring of work.
Founder Director at Balandra estudio
January 1, 2024 - PresentI lead Balandra Estudio, specializing in museological and museographic design, interior, visual, and brand design. I oversee creative direction, ensuring cohesive and impactful design solutions for cultural and commercial projects.
Visual and UX designer at UVigo - UdelaR - UTEC / LAPASSION project. Uruguay
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Researcher, visual designer, and UX designer for the 'Guayabito' project. Focused on tackling child malnutrition by addressing issues such as limited economic resources, sedentary lifestyles, and access to family healthcare. Contributed to user-centered design and visual solutions to enhance the project’s impact and effectiveness.
Retail brand manager at Vegalsa-Eroski (Marketing department)
January 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025Led the development of the communication model and corporate identity for store design and ambience across the company’s brand network. Created brand positioning content and visual design for corporate social responsibility initiatives. Coordinated teams to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
Co-founder Director at con un puntito_estudio
December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025Managed documentation, design, and coordination for art exhibition assemblies and interior design projects, ensuring seamless execution and cohesive visual narratives.
Documentary researcher & Museographic Designer at Inicia Cultura_Turismo
December 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025Managed documentation, design, and coordination for the assembly of art exhibitions and tourism dossiers, ensuring smooth execution and impactful presentation.
Interiors designer internship at Naos Arquitectos SL
December 31, 2007 - July 30, 2025Designed and decorated spaces. Collaborated with the technical team in the preparation and development of technical plans and monitoring of work.
Interiors Designer Intern at Naos Arquitectos SL
December 31, 2007 - September 29, 2025Internship focusing on interiors design; assisted with project documentation and coordination.
Documentary Researcher & Museographic Designer at Naos Arquitectos SL
December 31, 2010 - September 29, 2025Designed and decorated spaces; collaborated with the technical team in the preparation and development of technical plans and monitoring of work.
Visual & UX Designer at UVigo - UdelaR - UTEC / LAPASSION project
January 1, 2022 - PresentUruguay-based project addressing child malnutrition; contributed to user-centered design and visual solutions to enhance impact.
Visual & Marketing Designer at Vegalsa-Eroski
December 31, 2019 - September 29, 2025Led the development of the communication model and corporate identity for store design and ambience across the brand network; created brand positioning content and visual design for CSR initiatives; coordinated teams for consistency.
Researcher, Visual Designer & UX Designer at UVigo - UdelaR - UTEC / LAPASSION project
January 1, 2022 - PresentResearcher and designer for the 'Guayabito' project addressing child malnutrition; contributed to user-centered design and visual solutions to enhance the project’s impact and effectiveness.
Visual and UX Designer at Vegalsa-Eroski (Marketing department)
December 31, 2019 - September 29, 2025Led the development of the communication model and corporate identity for store design and ambience across the brand network. Created brand positioning content and visual design for CSR initiatives. Coordinated teams to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
Retail Brand Manager at Vegalsa-Eroski
January 1, 2019 - PresentManaged documentation, design, and coordination for art exhibition assemblies and interior design projects, ensuring seamless execution and cohesive visual narratives.
Documentary Researcher & Museographic Designer at Naos Arquitectos SL
December 31, 2024 - September 29, 2025Designed and decorated spaces; collaborated with the technical team in the preparation and development of technical plans and monitoring of work.
Interiors Designer (Internship) at Balandra Estudio
December 31, 2008 - September 29, 2025Interiors design internship contributing to project development and visual coordination.
Founder Director at Balandra Estudio
January 1, 2011 - PresentLeading museological, museographic, interior, visual, and brand design; overseeing creative direction and cohesive design solutions for cultural and commercial projects.
Co-founder Director at con un puntito_estudio / Inicia Cultura_Turismo
January 1, 2011 - PresentCo-founded and directed studios and initiatives in culture and tourism; managed documentation, design, and coordination for art exhibitions and tourism dossiers.
Researcher, Visual Designer, UX Designer at UVigo - UdelaR - UTEC / LAPASSION project
January 1, 2022 - PresentResearcher and designer addressing child malnutrition; contributed to user-centered design and visual solutions to enhance project impact.
Visual & UX Designer at Vegalsa-Eroski
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed development of the communication model and corporate identity for store design and ambience; created brand positioning content and visual design for CSR initiatives; coordinated teams for consistency.
Documentary Researcher & Museographic Designer at Naos Arquitectos SL
January 1, 2010 - September 29, 2025Designed and decorated spaces; collaborated with the technical team on plans and monitoring of work.
Interiors Designer Internship at Balandra Estudio
January 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025Supported interiors design projects; contributed to exhibitions and interior environments.
Retail Brand Manager at Vegalsa-Eroski
January 1, 2019 - PresentManaged documentation, design, and coordination for art exhibition assemblies and interior design projects; ensured cohesive visual narratives across brand network.
Education
Degree in History of Art at USC
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Master's Degree in Secondary Education teacher training at UDC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Degree in Interiors Design at UDC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006Master's Degree in Cultural Services at USC
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Master's Degree in Art Direction and Advertisement at UVigo
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Degree in History of Art at USC
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Master's Degree in Secondary Education teacher training at UDC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Degree in Interiors Design at UDC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006Master's Degree in Cultural Services at USC
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Master's Degree in Art Direction and Advertisement at UVigo
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Degree in History of Art at USC
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Master's Degree in Secondary Education teacher training at UDC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Degree in Interiors Design at UDC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006Master's Degree in Cultural Services at USC
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Master's Degree in Art Direction and Advertisement at UVigo
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Degree in History of Art (Specialization in Modern and Contemporary Art and Artistic Heritage) at USC
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master's Degree in Secondary Education teacher training (Specialization in Social Science) at UDC
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Degree in Interiors Design at UDC
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Master's Degree in Cultural Services at USC
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Executive Program in Corporate Communication at Constanza Business and Protocol School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Master’s Degree in Art Direction and Advertisement at UVigo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Degree in History of Art (Specialization in Modern and Contemporary Art and Artistic Heritage) at USC
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Master's Degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training (Specialization in Social Science) at UDC
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Degree in Interiors Design at UDC
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Master's Degree in Cultural Services at USC
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Executive Program in Corporate Communication at Constanza Business and Protocol School
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Master’s Degree in Art Direction and Advertisement at UVigo
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Executive Program in Strategic Interiors Design at Iván Cotado Estudio
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Master’s Degree in Cultural Services (Extraordinary Prize in 2012) at USC
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Degree in History of Art (Specialization in Modern and Contemporary Art and Artistic Heritage) at USC (Universidad de Santiago de Compostela)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master's Degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training (Specialization in Social Science) at UDC
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Degree in Interiors Design at UDC
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Master’s Degree in Cultural Services at USC
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Executive Program in Corporate Communication at Constanza Business and Protocol School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Master’s Degree in Art Direction and Advertisement at UVigo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Executive Program in Strategic Interiors Design at Iván Cotado Estudio
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Qualifications
Executive Program in Strategic Interiors Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Executive Program in Corporate Communication
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Executive Program in Strategic Interiors Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Executive Program in Corporate Communication
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Executive Program in Strategic Interiors Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Executive Program in Corporate Communication
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Extraordinary Prize (Cultural Services)
January 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025Executive Program in Corporate Communication
January 1, 2015 - September 29, 2025Extraordinary Prize in Cultural Services
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Professional Services, Retail, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Other, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
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