Holaaa! At the heart of interaction design, is a love for people and a need to make meaningful connections. With a love for storytelling, Paola Meraz pulls from her experiences to paint the world around her with living color. Her appreciation for hand crafted goods and processes leverages her work by giving it that touch of analog the world of technology craves. For the past 5 years and counting, Paola has helped shape the world of BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce by pushing them outside of their expected image. Her work ranges from in-car digital displays, mobile devices, in-flight entertainment systems, storytelling through character videos, brand identity, book design, illustrations and an endless amount of self-initiated design explorations. Paola has a huge impact on Designworks, leading new ways of storytelling with clients to helping reshape company culture.
EXPERIENCE
03.2018–Present
Senior Interaction Designer
Designworks, a BMW Group
08-2015–03.2018
Interaction Designer
Designworks, a BMW Group
SKILLS
EXPERTISE
Branding, Book Design, Color Connoisseur, Hand-crafted Goods, Illustration, Leadership, Mentorship, Research & Dev., Storytelling, Typography, User Interface, User Experience, Video Editing, Visual Design
SOFTWARE
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Figma, Keynote, Principe, PowerPoint, Sketch
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
SIDE HUSSLE
2020–PRESENT
HECHOXPAO was born amidst the chaos and noise that was happening around us during the 2020 global pandemic. This was a year of great reflection on all ends of the spectrum. It 100% made us rethink all the practices set in place for years, and most importantly what actually matters in life. I was having lots of discussion with myself and with friends around positivity, acceptance, female empowerment, the future of Latina Representation in the world. HXP has provided the space and creative channel I needed to set that into motion.
INTERSHIP
09.2014–12.2014
Volume Inc.
Branding, book design, door design, environmental signage, print, web design
03–04.2013
Whitewall Magazine
Editorial Design of 1 full issue.
EDUCATION
09.2011–04.2015
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, California. BFA Graphic Design
09.2013–11.2013
TESTLAB BERLIN
Berlin, Germany. Study Abroad Program
09.2009–05.2011
San Diego City College
San Diego, California. Graphic Design Program
07.2005–08.2009
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California. Architecture Program / General Education
EDUCATION INVOLVEMENT
01–04.2013
Teachers Assistant
Art Center College of Design
01.2012–12.2012
Graphic Design Representative
Art Center Student Government
EDUCATION RECOGNITION
SEMESTERS: 1–9
Art Center College of Design Scholarship
Art Center College of Design Dept. Scholarship
Art Center College of Design Grant
M Chandler Scholarship
Pell Grant
SEMESTERS: 2–8
Art Center Gallery Best of the Semester
Info
619.565.5166
pbmeraz@gmal.com