Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Manuel is a Graphic Design Major and Art History Minor graduate from Loyola University New Orleans with experience in motion, print design and printmaking, key art, deck design, video editing, and social media management/design. Currently Manuel is a Jr. Designer at BOND. He has previously worked at Gravillis, Gusto Moving Pictures, Katalyst, and Martin's.
Manuel is interested in the not so obvious solutions to problems and wants to use design in a way that can help others and innovate change. He thinks Design can serve as both; a fine art and a tool that can help guide positive change in the world. He draws influences from the DIY Punk Scene, Hip Hop, Underground Rave Culture, Internet Culture, Adult Swim, Vintage Magazines, Anime, Film, Music, Video Games, Found Footage, and his Puerto Rican Heritage. His designs are as eclectic as his interests.
When he isn't designing, you can find Manuel catching up with his favorite movies and shows, collecting records and books, skating, watching Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm, taking care of his adorable cat, and using any excuse he can get to talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion.