Costa Rican Graphic Designer | Art Director | Publisher
Costa Rican graphic designer with extensive experience in advertising, branding, and editorial design. Founder of Sipidipi, an independent publishing house specializing in collectible pop-up books. His work is characterized by simplicity, freshness, and elegance — combining conceptual clarity with refined visual execution.
Professional Experience
Since 2016
Founder & Graphic Designer
Sipidipi Publisher
- Creation and production of collectible pop-up books: concept development, graphic design, illustration, paper engineering, and final artwork.
- Marketing, sales, and international distribution of the Sipidipi pop-up book collection.
Since 2004
Founder & Graphic Designer
Filisgráfica
- Brand creation and development of advertising campaigns.
- Graphic design, illustration, and final artwork for printed and digital materials.
May 2011 – November 2018
Professor of Visual Arts and Graphic Design
Universidad de Costa Rica
- Teaching courses in visual arts and graphic design.
August 2003 – November 2003
Art Director
McCann Erickson
- Art direction and graphic design for Coca-Cola campaigns.
October 2001 – August 2003
Graphic Designer
Garnier BBDO
- Graphic design for brands including Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Bacardi, Philip Morris, RadioShack, Dos Pinos, Parque de Diversiones, among others.
November 2000 – September 2001
Graphic Designer
McCann Erickson
- Graphic design for Coca-Cola campaigns.
March 1997 – November 2000
Graphic Designer
La Nación
- Graphic design for multiple national clients.
Education
January 2014
Master of Arts (in progress)
Sistema de Estudios de Posgrado
Universidad de Costa Rica
December 2000
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design
Universidad de Costa Rica
June 1992 – July 1993
AFS Exchange Program – High School Diploma
Lycée Victor Hugo, Poitiers, France
Exhibitions
2026
Latam Creative Talent
Madrid, Spain
2022
8th Ibero-American Design Biennial
Madrid, Spain
2022
“Sin Pena, con Gloria” – Costa Rica Design Week
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
San José, Costa Rica
2020
7th Ibero-American Design Biennial
Madrid, Spain
2019
“Paisajes para llevar”
Gallery of the University Council
Universidad de Costa Rica
2019
“Mundos Ilustrados” – Viva el Arte
San José, Costa Rica
2018
6th Ibero-American Design Biennial
Madrid, Spain
Additional Experience
1994 – 1995
Volunteer Facilitator – ICYE Exchange Program
Foyer des Jeunes Travailleurs, Colombes, Paris, France
1993 – 1994
Tour Guide – Local companies
1989 – 1990
Sales Associate – Clothing Store
Filisgrafica Boutique Graphic Design 