Carolina Uscátegui is a Visual Strategist currently at The Studio-NASA-JPL.
Roots in Bogotá, Colombia, Toronto, Canada, and now Los Angeles, California.
With over five years of experience as a designer, I am passionate about exploring the intersection between design and science. I apply my skills to support the development of communications of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) within its brand and missions.
As a Visual Designer & Strategist at NASA JPL, I have built visual collateral pieces such as publications, presentations, and marketing material to engage the public on Mars Sample Return, moon missions, and the annual Research Poster Conference. I have also facilitated workshops with other groups in NASA, such as High Energy and Habitable Worlds, to increase public awareness and interest.
I aim to use design as a tool to enrich lives with knowledge.
Resume
Experience
Visual Designer & Strategist
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CA, USA
Oct.2023–Present
Graduate Career Assistant
CPD | ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA, USA
1.2022–4.2023
Teaching Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA, USA
9.2022–12.2022
Graphic Design Consultant
SleepCountry Canada
Toronto, ON, CAN | Freelance
3.2020–5.2022
UX/UI Lead
Signant Health
Toronto, ON, CAN | Contract
8.2021–10.2021
Lead Design and Facilitator
1000 Days Out
Toronto, ON, CAN | Fulltime
11.2020–3.2021
Graphic Design Lead
Krunchbox
Toronto, ON, CAN | Freelance
2.2021–3.2021
Design and Innovation Consultant
Market Gravity a Deloitte Business
Toronto, ON, CAN | Fulltime
10.2018–5.2020
Workshop Facilitation and Guest Designer Deloitte
Mexico City, MX
12.201
Visual Designer & Strategist
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CA, USA
Oct.2023–Present
Graduate Career Assistant
CPD | ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA, USA
1.2022–4.2023
Teaching Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA, USA
9.2022–12.2022
Graphic Design Consultant
SleepCountry Canada
Toronto, ON, CAN | Freelance
3.2020–5.2022
UX/UI Lead
Signant Health
Toronto, ON, CAN | Contract
8.2021–10.2021
Lead Design and Facilitator
1000 Days Out
Toronto, ON, CAN | Fulltime
11.2020–3.2021
Graphic Design Lead
Krunchbox
Toronto, ON, CAN | Freelance
2.2021–3.2021
Design and Innovation Consultant
Market Gravity a Deloitte Business
Toronto, ON, CAN | Fulltime
10.2018–5.2020
Workshop Facilitation and Guest Designer Deloitte
Mexico City, MX
12.201
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA, USA
UX/UI Specialization
CalArts and Coursera
Coursera Online
2019 Design Thinkers Conference
Association of Registered Graphic Designers
Toronto, ON, CAN
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Ontario College of Art and Design
Toronto, ON, CAN
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA, USA
UX/UI Specialization
CalArts and Coursera
Coursera Online
2019 Design Thinkers Conference
Association of Registered Graphic Designers
Toronto, ON, CAN
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Ontario College of Art and Design
Toronto, ON, CAN
Awards
Graphis Honorable Mention
(DE)COMPOSITION: The Death of Graphic Design and the Rebirth of a New Practice
09.2023
Portfolio Review Scholarship
ArtCenter College of Design
1.2021–4.2023
Merit Scholarship
ArtCenter College of Design
8.2021–4.2023
Graphis Honorable Mention
(DE)COMPOSITION: The Death of Graphic Design and the Rebirth of a New Practice
09.2023
Portfolio Review Scholarship
ArtCenter College of Design
1.2021–4.2023
Merit Scholarship
ArtCenter College of Design
8.2021–4.2023