Designer at FABERNOVEL

Karla Macedo

San Francisco, CA

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I am a graphic designer, constantly looking to refine my skills as graphic, interface, and interaction designer. I have a deep interest in people centered design, and design that can create a positive social impact. I am a creative thinker that likes shaping ideas into a vision. A firm believer that collaboration is the key to innovation, I am also a connector of people.

Specialties: Fluent in Spanish, Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Connecting People, Packaging, Brand and Identity Concept Work
Education
- Bachelor of Science Graphic Design
  
  Art Institute of San Francisco
  
  2008 - 2010
- Associate of Arts (AA) Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  
  Chabot College
  
  2006 - 2008
Experience
- Visual Designer
  
  faberNovel
  
  Nov 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)
  
  I am currently part of the FABERNOVEL design team as a visual/interface designer helping design and implement prototypes for companies such as UCSF, SFMTA and Turnstone. I collaborate with great project managers and product managers to conceptualize and test brand strategies, various user interfaces and user experiences.
- PARISOMA Evangelist and Connector of People
  
  PARISOMA
  
  Nov 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)
  
  Helping cultivate an experimental environment through Coworking, Education and Events at PARISOMA. My hope is to continue to make PARISOMA a creative platform and space where the design and creative community of SF can come together. While also shedding some light on the value of design, and creating a network of young and eager do gooders through design.
- Fellow
  
  Code for America
  
  Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 (10 months)
  
  During my time at Code for America I helped organize the Iconathon, a series of events that helped create the first-ever civic symbol suite. As a native Spanish speaker I understand the importance of bridging communication barriers through design. I also helped redesign and conceptualize the branding for Bostonavigator, Discover BPS, Wheres My School Bus, Building Boston, Boston Public Schools, and Boston Public Works.
- Graphic Designer
  
  NAI BT Commercial
  
  Sep 2010 - Dec 2010 (3 months)
- Graphic Artist
  
  Copy Pacific
  
  Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 (9 months)
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Code For America
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@kmacedo, member since 2010

Karla Macedo

Branded Environments Project Manager

Industrial Designer, Packaging – Lead