Robert Vela
rrvela@uwm.edu
rrveladesign@gmail.com
Bio
Design and Visual Communications student with a cross-diciplinary focus in photography, studying at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Fosters diverse interests and studies in the areas of sculpture, film, philosophy, literature, and biology.
A creative enamored by the multifaceted capacity of design to influence human experience and interaction. Home to an active mind that thrives in variety and provides the flexibility and openness needed to excel at effective problem solving. An insatiable curiosity drives a focus on intuitive design solutions found at the intersection of creativity and logic.
Seeking to pursue a wide array of projects, from the social aspects of eco-design, to assisting others pursue their passions through branding, and promotional imagery, to creating intimate experiences through artist books and book design, packaging, and music-centered design.
A top 10 worldwide finalist in the 2013 Bill and Melinda Gates Records for Life design initiative, an information design project focused around increasing usability of child immunization records.
Comfortable and proficient in use of design programs (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), as well as using photo-specific software (Adobe Bridge), and front-end web development coding.
High School
McFarland High School
Design Team
Seth Goodrich
Senior in Marketing, provided marketing ideas and moral support
Description
BIBLIO is an app that functions as a multi-media social reading log in which users level up by reading and sharing their individual reading journey via logs with other users.
Mission
To revitalize the passion for reading in our youth by promoting a social space for the exchange of ideas and interests in literature.
Vision
Bibliovival!