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I'm Mapi Tamayo, a Creative Director based in Atlanta, GA — originally from Colombia, shaped by its color, texture, and stubborn beauty.
I'm Mapi Tamayo, a Creative Director based in Atlanta, GA — originally from Colombia, shaped by its color, texture, and stubborn beauty.
I've spent my career working across Tech, SaaS, editorial design, startups, and food & beverage, which sounds like a lot until you realize they all share the same question: what story is this brand actually trying to tell?
I've spent my career working across Tech, SaaS, editorial design, startups, and food & beverage, which sounds like a lot until you realize they all share the same question: what story is this brand actually trying to tell?
My work is rooted in human-centered design and storytelling — not as a method, but as a way of seeing. I believe the best design doesn't just communicate; it gives people a frame for understanding who a brand is and why it matters to them. That's the thread running through everything I make.
My work is rooted in human-centered design and storytelling — not as a method, but as a way of seeing. I believe the best design doesn't just communicate; it gives people a frame for understanding who a brand is and why it matters to them. That's the thread running through everything I make.
my experience
Marketwake
Associate Creative Director
Lead and mentor a team a of designers fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving to serve our 20+ clients.
2023 - now
Marketwake
Associate Creative Director
2023 - now
Freelance
Senior Designer & Fractional CD
Freelance designer and Art Director for multiple project and companies
2020-now
Freelance
Senior Designer & Fractional CD
2020-now
Freelance
Senior Designer & Fractional CD
Freelance designer and Art Director for multiple project and companies
2020-now
Metaleap Creative
Art Director
Led and executed creative concepts for branding, publications, packaging, digital, and environmental design projects.
2021 - 2023
Metaleap Creative
Art Director
2021 - 2023
Vigor Branding
Designer & Illustrator
Designed holistic brand experiences for local and national restaurants, from brand concept to print, marketing, and environmental design.
2019-2021
Vigor Branding
Designer & Illustrator
2019-2021
Vigor Branding
Designer & Illustrator
Designed holistic brand experiences for local and national restaurants, from brand concept to print, marketing, and environmental design.
2019-2021
BBDO ATL / BBDO Colombia
Intern
Supported the creative teams with branding concepts, social media, print materials, and story-boarding
2016/2019
BBDO ATL / BBDO Colombia
Intern
2016/2019
BBDO ATL / BBDO Colombia
Intern
Supported the creative teams with branding concepts, social media, print materials, and story-boarding
2016/2019
