Ana Victoria Calderón

Painter and Illustrator

She has written the books "Creative Watercolor", "Color Harmony for Artists", and "Creative Watercolor & Mixed Media", which are translated into 10 different languages and can be found around the world. She is also the cofounder of "Magic Jungle", a program which guides artists on a path of introspection and entrepreneurship through virtual workshops and retreats into the Mayan jungle.

Teaches the course:
Modern Watercolor Techniques

Mattias Adolfsson

Illustrator

Throughout his successful career as a freelance illustrator, his client list has included Nickelodeon, Disney, Dreamworks, Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers, and more. He has also illustrated for magazines like The New Yorker, The Hollywood Reporter, and The New York Times.

Teaches the course:
The Art of Sketching: Transform Your Doodles into Art

Sagi Haviv

Graphic Designer

His work includes logos for the US Open Tennis Championship, Harvard University Press, and Conservation International, among more than 60 others. He has led conferences on logo design around the world, including for TEDx, the AIGA, and Princeton University. Sagi has also served as a jury member for the Clio Awards, the Art Directors Club, and as the jury president for the D&AD Awards.

Teaches the course:
Logo Design: From Concept to Presentation

Ji Lee

Artist and Graphic Designer

Creative Director at Facebook and Instagram. His career includes working with companies such as Google, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Droga5. He was named one of the 50 most influential designers in America by Fast Company. His work has been published in The New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, and more. Ji is passionate about working on personal projects, such as the Bubble Project and Word as Image.

Teaches the course:
Transforming Your Creative Ideas into Personal Projects

Pepe Gimeno

Designer, Typographer, and Visual Artist

Throughout his outstanding career, his work has been awarded the TDC Communication Design Award six times by the Type Directors Club of New York. He has also won three ISTD certificates from the UK, both Gold and Platinum Awards from Graphis Poster, and a 2020 National Design Award (Spain).

Teaches the course:
The Laws of Visual Perception: Unit, Weight, Balance and Movement

Trini Guzmán

Artist

Trained in visual arts like sculpture and illustration, and self-taught in muralism and embroidery, she started her blog Cosio, Bordao, Tejio in 2015 as a way of collecting and researching everything related to textile art. She is the author of the book The Embroidery Revolution, which focuses on how to enhance creativity using threads and needles.

Teaches the course:
Creative Embroidery: The Stitch Revolution

Catalina Estrada Uribe

Illustrator and Print Designer

Icon and reference within the world of illustration, she has worked for major brands like Microsoft, Camper, Nike, and Coca-Cola, as well as organizations like UNICEF and Amnesty International. She is a collaborator on several social projects and her prints can be found on products worldwide.

Teaches the course:
Illustration for Patterns with Soul

Fito Espinosa

Painter, Illustrator, and Visual Artist

As a visual artist, he has exhibited his work on more than ten individual exhibitions and as many collective ones and has won several painting competitions. He has published five books of his own and has done innumerable illustrations for magazines, newspapers, and various publications, as well as for communication campaigns.

Teaches the course:
Artistic Illustration: Draw from Your Imagination

Marcelo Tas

Journalist, Presenter, and Teacher

A reference in Brazilian broadcasting since the 1980s, Marcelo Tas presents the show “Provocações” and is a commentator for “Jornal da TV Cultura”. Highlights from his acting and directing career include his work as fictional reporter Ernesto Varela and as the professor Tiburcio for the children's series “Rá-Tim-Bum”. He has participated in the creation of different programs for TV Globo, children’s series for Cartoon Network, and has directed the comedy program CQC on TV Bandeirantes for seven years.

Teaches the course:
Creative and Efficient Project Communication

Isadora Zeferino

Freelance Illustrator

She has worked for clients such as Faber-Castell, Wacom, Globosat, Abril, Cia das Letras, Melissa, and more. More recently, she was included in the book: The Illustrator, 100 best from around the world by TASCHEN. Isadora also participates in pop culture conventions (Comic Con) in Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and the United States.

Teaches the course:
Illustrated portraits with botanical elements

Paloma Rincón

Photographer

With a very graphic style, she works composition and color in a dynamic and optimistic way, combining a precise use of the technique and creativity of an artisan. She has worked for: Ikea, Samsung, Oreo, Playstation, Powerade, Kleenex, Vodafone, Toyota USA, Schweppes, Swatch, and Universal Music, among others.

Teaches the course:
High Speed Product Photography

Antoni Arola

Designer

He studied at the EINA School of Design in Barcelona. In 1994 he founded Estudi Antoni Arola. His projects span very diverse fields, lighting projects, pieces of furniture, perfume packaging, interior design projects, and exhibitions. He combines his professional career with teaching, workshops, artistic experimentation, and light research. He was awarded National Design Award in 2003, the Silver Delta Award four times, and the Red Dot Award 2018: Best of The Best.

Teaches the course:
Industrial Design: domesticating light

James Lewis

Lettering Artist

A multidisciplinary artist with clients such as Pepsi, Amazon, Montblanc, the BBC, and more, James has exhibited his art and taught lettering workshops all around the world. His passion for letters, social media understanding, and a handcrafted art approach have formed the basis of his career.

Teaches the course:
Introduction to Brush Lettering

Alex Trochut

Designer, Illustrator, and Typographer

His work has been internationally acclaimed. He has given talks and has been honored by the Art Directors Club, the Type Directors Club, Creative Review, Cannes, Clio, D&AD, and more. He has worked for clients such as adidas, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, BBC, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, The Guardian, The New York Times, and Time Magazine.

Teaches the course:
Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression

Alexis Moyano

Illustrator, Animator, and Graphic Designer

He has worked on many different projects such as web series, TV shows, commercials, and book covers, among others. His humorous animations gained him a lot of visibility on social media, which led him to work for clients such as Cartoon Network, TNT Sports, Nike, La Nación, Brahma, Fox Sports, Vans, Campari, and Penguin Random House.

Teaches the course:
2D Animation with a Comedic Tone