about

Hello! I’m Karla (she/her/hers). This is the home of my art direction, graphic, and motion design client projects.

My design philosophy is that a kinder world is possible, and I hope my work helps you visualize that. Intentional design choices and their effects on human rights and climate justice are always at the forefront of my process.

I studied traditional drawing at the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and went on to graduate from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a BFA in Animation.

I was born and raised in sunny San Salvador, El Salvador. I currently live in rainy Vancouver, BC, with my wife, a sweet little dog, and a sour little cat. I am a settler making my home in the occupied traditional lands of Coast Salish peoples – I am indebted to those who have cared and continue to care for this land.

When I’m not doing client work, I make short animated films, draw picture books, write on Substack, and pray that my dog and my cat become best friends.

Select clients include:

Hire me to art direct, illustrate, design, and animate.

And please, e-mail just to say hi! I love saying hi.