8 Weeks of Graphic Design (+64 cups of coffee)

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To visually interpret a haiku without using content. In my interpretation, the haiku represented the fragmented mind of a disturbed individual.





om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme humom mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani padme hum om mani The Buddhist mantra, om mani padme hum, is the six syllabled mantra of the bodhisattva of compassion, and signifies ‘jewel lotus’. It is one of the most revered mantras because the lotus, having 6 main petals, embodies the six characteristics that we should not only strive for, but be. This poster is the visual representation of my personal path to attaining these values: Generosity , Ethics, Compassion, Patience, Diligence, Renunciation, Wisdom



your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.


wan·der

v. wan·dered, wan·der·ing, wan·ders

1. To move about without a definite destination or purpose. 2. To go by an indirect route or at no set pace; amble. 3. To proceed in an irregular course; meander. 4. To lose clarity or coherence of thought or expression. 5. What one often does when traveling, or rather exploring an unknown and exciting new place.


water for those times when tap is questionable.

inspired by the flavors, sensations, emotions, and surprises encountered while traveling.



my process is messy:

t for bo� n e m a m le) elopking m l v a e v (d s ma del mi' ayda a m “ by m


( or maybe i’m just disorganized )



my mother is Colombian ...and NYPD... wow, you got double trouble.


Salsa, the music listened to on Saturday mornings to clean the house. Sofrito, the colors of her seasonings and vegetables. El Tumbao de mi mamรก being passed through me while teaching me to dance.



The concept was to use letterhead to express confinement in a small home, the strength and attitude of my family, and also how my mother ran our household- with a wooden spoon.


La casa de Ma : 33-43 14st Apt 2A Astoria, NY 11106 T: Quien quiere saber? E: Vengan right now!

La casa

de Ma:

33-43 14st

Apt 2A

Astoria

, NY 111 06


The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. - Buddha




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