Catalina Mercado
A mixed media designer who’s passionate about crafting impactful & meaningful design via intentional storytelling.

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Previously:
Graphic Designer 
for UW Student Life
Design Lead for Voyage Magazine UW
Design Intern for Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL)

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Role: Design Lead & Layout Designer
Timeline: January 2025–June 2026
      Tools: Figma & Illustrator

Roots: What Experiences Ground You?
Roots are more than just a place — they are the experiences, people, and environments that shape our identities. Including custom illustrations and personalized photography, Roots shares the stories of 10 writers that have found peace and tranquility within their lived experiences.


Design Lead & 
Layout Designer
As Design Lead, I managed and worked along side a group of layout designers. I designed the overall structure and visual identity of the magazine, including custom illustrations that aligned with the central theme. I designed a handful of spreads, edited my teams’ work, and prepared the magazine for print. 

Designers: Ella Gerbers, Kaylie Chon, Hanin Nazifa, Miranda Nayak, Abigail Vuu-Ngyuen, Becca 
Han & Catalina (Catherine) Mercado