J.E. | he / him
Visual Designer and Creative Director
23 | SEPT | 1997︎4° 35'56'' N 74°04'51'' O
English: Advanced B2
Spanish: Native
Visual Designer and Creative Director
23 | SEPT | 1997︎4° 35'56'' N 74°04'51'' O
English: Advanced B2
Spanish: Native
Skills and ToolsAdobe Creative Suite
Blender
Arduino
Processing
HTML-CSS
A-Frame
Resolume Arena
Google Workspace
Blender
Arduino
Processing
HTML-CSS
A-Frame
Resolume Arena
Google Workspace
Knowledge
VR/AR
Graphic Design
Editorial Design
Web Design
Jewelry and Fadhion Design
Art and Creative Direction
Digital and Media Arts
3D Simulation
Visual Arts and Culture
VR/AR
Graphic Design
Editorial Design
Web Design
Jewelry and Fadhion Design
Art and Creative Direction
Digital and Media Arts
3D Simulation
Visual Arts and Culture
Interdisciplinary visual designer based in Bogota, Colombia, who explores the intersection between speculative and critical design, Net.art, digital arts, and academic research. Juan applies design thinking methodologies and processes to explore human reflection across various mediums such as creative and art direction, graphic design, conceptual jewelry and fashion, visual identity, editorial design, photography, video, and digital simulations. His experience as a visual designer in the cultural and artistic sectors has allowed him to develop skills to articulate projects that are both visually stimulating and conceptually robust. His professional interests are related to developing experimental and critical approaches to design within the cultural, art, fashion, and music industries.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
2015 - 2019
University of Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia
Approach on communication, creative direction, speculative and critical design. Proficiencies in graphic and product design, exhibition design, artistic direction and research, as well as electronic and digital art.
Bogotá, Colombia
Approach on communication, creative direction, speculative and critical design. Proficiencies in graphic and product design, exhibition design, artistic direction and research, as well as electronic and digital art.
Design Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 - Present
University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo LozanoBogota, Colombia
Responsible for supporting the processes and development of the Workshop II class in the undergraduate Graphic Design program within the Visual and Interactive Design academic area.
Responsible for supporting the processes and development of the Workshop II class in the undergraduate Graphic Design program within the Visual and Interactive Design academic area.
Adjunct Professor
2021 - Present
Bogota Museum of Modern Art | MAMBOBogota, Colombia
Direction and coordination of the creative team to achieve goals aligned with the exhibition program and institutional identity of the museum, including MAMBO Shop, MAMBO Network, and educational projects.
Direction and coordination of the creative team to achieve goals aligned with the exhibition program and institutional identity of the museum, including MAMBO Shop, MAMBO Network, and educational projects.
Design Director
2024 - Present
Latinness.com
Latin America
Graphic design and creation of audiovisual content for the website, social media, and other communication channels.
Latin America
Graphic design and creation of audiovisual content for the website, social media, and other communication channels.
Designer
2024 - Present
Paralelo 10
Bogota, Colombia
Graphic design and consulting for various art collecting programs.
Production of printed and digital material for the dissemination of art collecting content in Colombia.
Bogota, Colombia
Graphic design and consulting for various art collecting programs.
Production of printed and digital material for the dissemination of art collecting content in Colombia.
Designer
2022
Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sports | SCRDBogota, Colombia
Support and assistance in creating graphic material for the promotion and dissemination of projects and events from the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sports, as well as the Directorate of Local Affairs and Participation.
Support and assistance in creating graphic material for the promotion and dissemination of projects and events from the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sports, as well as the Directorate of Local Affairs and Participation.
Designer
2021
Bogota Museum of Modern Art | MAMBOBogota, Colombia
Management, development, and production of audiovisual and multimedia content to support the museum's cross-functional strategies and projects.
Management, development, and production of audiovisual and multimedia content to support the museum's cross-functional strategies and projects.
Audiovisual Manager
2020
Bogota Museum of Modern Art | MAMBOBogota, Colombia
Support in MAMBO's communication strategies with audiovisual content to enhance the visibility of educational and exhibition projects of the museum.
Support in MAMBO's communication strategies with audiovisual content to enhance the visibility of educational and exhibition projects of the museum.
Audiovisual Intern
2016 - 2018
UNTERBOGBogota, Colombia
Development of visual concepts for the creation of promotional audiovisual content and production of artistic installations for electronic music events.
Development of visual concepts for the creation of promotional audiovisual content and production of artistic installations for electronic music events.
Filmmaker / Vj
EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2023
XXII International Image Festival XENOpaisajes
Bogota, Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
International Academic Forum
Special Mention
Special Mention
2022
Design Department, University of Los Andes
Daniel Ramos Obregón
Bogota, Colombia
Daniel Ramos Obregón
Bogota, Colombia
Material Identities
2022
Origen MagentaBogota, Colombia
La Suya Patria
2022
BAG | Blockchain Art Gallery
Bogota, Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
Estereo Picnic Festival 2022
2021
OTRUS EXTRAVIADUS
Virtual Exhibition
Virtual Exhibition
New Art City Festival 2021
2021
OTRUS EXTRAVIADUS
Virtual Exhibition - Colombia
Virtual Exhibition - Colombia
International Image Festival 2021
2020
OTRUS EXTRAVIADUS
Virtual Exhibition -Latin America
Virtual Exhibition -Latin America
Otrus Extraviadus Online World
Xenor Conspiración
Xenor Conspiración
2020
ARTBO | Bogota Chamber of CommerceBogota, Colombia
Artecamara 2020
2020
Design Department, University of Los AndesBogota, Colombia
Volaran 2020-1
2020
Digitales 5
Jason Castro
Espacio Odeón - Bogota, Colombia
Jason Castro
Espacio Odeón - Bogota, Colombia
University Salon of Electronic Arts
Winner Project
Winner Project