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Work with Carmen

I’m an event and exhibition designer and global marketer working at the intersection of brand, space, and visual storytelling. My perspective has been shaped by work and study across major creative hubs including Chicago, New York, London, and Milan, where I’ve developed an interest in how design, imagery, and physical environments shape the way audiences experience culture, music, and fashion.

 

With over four years of experience across the arts, editorial, nonprofit, and founder-led business sectors, I bring a balance of strategic thinking and creative direction to my work. My background in global marketing informs my approach to design, allowing me to combine aesthetic sensitivity with business insight to translate ideas into cohesive brand identities and immersive experiences that connect with audiences across cultures.

 

While studying marketing, I completed much of my upper-level coursework in London, focusing on global marketing strategy, cross-cultural consumer behavior, and fashion marketing. This experience strengthened my interest in the relationship between branding, culture, and the global creative industries.

 

Now based in Milan, I’m expanding this foundation through graduate study in Event and Exhibition Design at Scuola Politecnica di Design. My studies explore how brand, space, and narrative come together through experiential design, spatial storytelling, and creative direction.

 

My practice spans branding, graphic design, visual storytelling, photography, marketing strategy, and digital design. I’m particularly interested in gaining experience within the live music, fashion, and cultural events sectors, where creative direction, storytelling, and experiential design intersect.

 

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Saint Louis University and completed international coursework at Fordham University London’s Gabelli School of Business.

 

Currently based in Milan, I’m seeking photography opportunities and a Fall internship in live events within the music, fashion, or cultural sectors. I’m always open to collaborating on creative projects that bring together design, music, and visual culture.

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