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Trained in the traditional ways of illustration and design, Miguel gained enrollment into the FIU’s first generation of designers where he honed his skills in ideation, art direction, photo design, advertising, package design, and web design.

WORKS

Things I have worked on

My work is guided by a strong belief in design as a problem-solving tool. For me it is a way of recognizing and creating relationships between ideas and reality. My method is to connect people and the products they use.

Community

Working with the Miami Lighthouse Foundation

The Miami Lighthouse is a center for learning that provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages, transforming the lives of over 90,000 blind and visually impaired people annually.

They make an extremely lasting difference in the community. From music education to pre-employment service, from programs for children to adults to seniors, Miami Lighthouse works with people to help build their skillsets and abilities, strengthen their connections to others, and foster their enjoyment of life.

This is a series of 10 posters I designed to call for awareness and support their cause.

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Creating meaningful design solutions and experiences for brands and audiences. My superpower is a relentless drive to keep solutions simple and successful.

Project:

H | SOCCER TRAINING

H | Soccer Training ⚽️ by Hector Morales

This project is a high endurance fitness program designed specifically for soccer athletes. Proud to create the branding and concept not only for a client but for a friend.

Project:

TIFFANY&TORY BOUTIQUE

I am excited to be able to share this concept with everyone now that it has been officially unveiled. Extremely happy to have worked in the new branding for Tiffany&Tory Boutique. The brand was built around elegant and delicate elements based on their future collections. Stay tuned for the launching of their online store very soon!

The LOGO

Project:

THE HEALING EXHALE

Worked in the branding materials and website for this project.

They specialize in weight and body image-related worries as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life-transitions. They incorporate concepts from Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, mindfulness based practices, and somatic modalities; all within a trauma-informed recovery framework.

THE LOGO

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DIGITAL ILLUSTRATIONS

A series of digital illustrations I have made in the past regarding different concepts and for various purposes.

MIKO THE ROBOT

The story behind the first sketches, concept art and story-telling that brought to life the main character of this story, Miko The Robot.

I started this project back in my illustration class at FIU. The image in the left portraits the first of sketches on a project that consisted on creating imaginary characters for what was going to be a short story later on. The next step was to take it from the sketchbook to digital and this way implementing the idea of concept art. 

The Story

With a full version of the character at hand, this meaning a side, back and front view of the subject, we were ready to jump to the next step and that was the short-story. The instructions were not that complicated. It consisted of a couple of frames depicting some sort of story, dialogue between Miko and anything in the environment. This is what happened and you will see the transition from sketchbook to digital.

Alternative artwork

Later on after I posted the project on social media it got quite the feedback. I started branding Miko and making different designs and alternative looks like you can see in picture number two. With the death of one of my idols, Kobe Bryant, I made a commemorative Miko in honor of his legacy which you can appreciate as the last of this series. 

Self-Portraits

When learning a new style or technique, I always start depicting myself following the learned process. Some of them I have printed out and presented them l like you can see in the first image. These are some of the self portraits images I have done in the past. 

Family portraits

The same thing I do with my image when learning a new technique, I love to do it with family members and friends. These are some of the artworks I have done in the past depicting those subjects.

Other

These are a series of miscellaneous artworks I am constantly working on and posting on social media. 

Project:

DEEL VOLVO

Through the agency, I worked in the promotional materials with official branding for a local dealer in the city of Miami. 

REDESIGNED THE LOGO

Project:

MIAMI FASHION WEEK

Worked in the promotional materials and branding for more than 50 events around the cities of Miami, New York, Madrid and Barcelona. Collaborated with runway directors, stage producers and fashion designers over the production of the acclaimed runway. This included editing sound, video and images for designers around the globe.

REDESIGNED THE LOGO

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The FIRST FACES COMPETITION

MIAFW’s First Faces is an online competition that reveals how a future Top Model is born. Models from different cultural and professional backgrounds participate in the pursuing of the opportunity to open the runway shows of some of the top designers around the world. Hundreds participate and are voted by users on Miami Fashion Week official website. A glimpse into the world of fashion through the eyes of the beautiful top models competing to make it to the opening of the runway shows.

I had the opportunity working with them not only to redesign their logo but also work in the development of projects like their Face Faces contest. 

I designed the logo of the event and all the first branding regarding the launch of the website and printing/promotional materials.

Project:

MIAMI ON BEAT

Marketimg and advertising for MOB, an original salsa band from Miami.

THE ALBUM COVER

The FLYERS

I had the opportunity to work with them in a series of posters and flyers which were used for the promotion of the band.

Project:

FOUR SAILORS BAND

Four Sailors is an American rock band based in Miami, Florida created on September 2016.

THE LOGO

The FIRST FLYERS

I had the opportunity to work with them in a series of posters and flyers which were used for the promotion of the band.

The FIRST "EP"

The first studio album “Latitude EP” is already available on their website. Our album falls within the alternative rock genre; the influence of Coldplay, RHCP and Muse.

Project:

TWICE A WEEK GROCERIES DELIVERY

Our specialty at Twice is to deliver excellent quality products . We are a client focused business, we strive to create solutions and increase value to the client, consumer and industry. We are passionate about delivering expertise to food distribution and service. Allowing our customers to focus on offering the end user exceptional quality goods. Our approach is innovative and unique always maintaining the client updated on the latest market trends and products.

ABOUT TWICE

Twice is a food distributor located in Miami, Florida. We have been in the food distribution business for twelve years. We believe that quality food is the cornerstone of a thriving food industry. We cover all of south and west coast florida territories; our main customer base is independent stores, restaurants with a selection of large chain supermarkets. We specialize in selling bulk items and international foods. We cater to the significantly ever expanding ethnic market and independent stores composed of agricultural farm workers and town people with multiple ethnic backgrounds. We buy only on a direct basis from the manufacturer, instead of a major wholesaler which gives us the advantage of working aggressively with our customers to keep cost in line.

Project:

The COBAS TYPEFACE

This is the process and presentation of my first typeface. I created this font for a school project using an interesting concept and idea.

Project:

WEDOO TV

Was a digital platform streaming a variety of content including celebrity news, local reality shows, and in-house content productions.

The LOGO