Education
Master of Fine Arts,
Otis College of Art and Design (2013)
Bachelor of Fine Arts,
Otis College of Art and Design (2010)
Bio and Affiliation
Carlos Avila (he/him) is an LA-based Mexican-American designer and educator focusing primarily on typography, visual language, and user experience.
As the Creative Director at J.Pera, a scent-based studio, he passionately explores innovative design approaches. As an independent design consultant, Carlos engages in typographic research and styling for various cultural and commercial clients, taking great care to bring their visions to life.
Professional Accomplishments and Exhibitions
2021, “The Correct Time”, Exhibition, Design Museum Of Chicago
2020, “Vol.1”, Virtual Exhibition, Serious Business Gallery
2019, “Catawampus”, Canoga Park Youth Art Center, Los Angeles, California
2018, “Link in Bio”, Canoga Park Youth Art Center, Los Angeles, California
2017, Art Los Angeles Contemporary, Santa Monica, California
Collaborators
J.Pera
PRMTVO
El Keamo
StemLink
MJ Balvanera
Ramon Tejada
818 Arts
SFV Art Book Fair
Department of Cultural Affairs, LA
Snap Inc. Academy
California Institute of the Arts
Clients and Employment History
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Snap Inc.
- Amazon Studios
- J.Pera
- Muro Scents
- El Keamo
- Scratch Tools
- Ramon Tejada
- 818 Arts
- SFV Art Book Fair
- Go As If Creatives
- Department of Cultural Affairs, LA
- Snap Academy