Creativity takes cultivation!

Learn about the designer, her story, her journey, and her forward strides in continuing her path to learn, explore and experiment with design as the creative world continues to turn and alter.

 

Born in Texas. Blossomed in Florida. Rooted in Colorado.

Meet Doralee J. Mendez

Feel free to call her Dora - exactly like the explorer! Her passion for creativity runs deep, stemming from her childhood as the daughter of two creative parents. With a cultural upbringing that fostered curiosity and travel, she has always found inspiration in the world around her. Over the past decade, she has honed her skills as a graphic designer, specializing in a wide range of areas, from branding and editorial design to government projects and ADA compliance.

Her dedication to her craft is evident in the exceptional quality of her work. She takes pride in using color and typography to create designs that evoke an emotional response from her audience, believing that every design should have a purpose and meaning. Whether she’s working on a traditional art piece or an environmental design project, Dora always strives to exceed expectations and produce beautiful and impactful work.

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    • Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award Winner Issued by National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) · May 2023 (2nd Place Overall for Print Magazine)
      The City of Sunny Isles Beach’s Live & Play Recreation Magazine

    • Top 8 Inspirational Examples of Conference Websites and Inspirational Logos Issued by ExOrdo Conference Software · Sep 2018
      The National Latinx Psychological Association’s 2018 Conference Website and Logo

    • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Ai Miami International University of Art and Design

    • Master's degree in Graphic Information Technology (GIT) from Arizona State University with a focus on Accessibility and UI/UX

  • Dora has entered her plant lady era and is also a devoted cat mom, you can find many of her mildly obsessive hobbies below:

    • Travel

    • Crafting

    • Food and tasty treats

    • Reading romantasy and fantasy books all the time

    • Disney Adulting