About Me...
Karen Cruz Cabrera
She/Her
Multi-disciplinary Senior Graphic Designer for a leading global children’s entertainment company, Spin Master Toys, based in Toronto, ON. A graduate of the Advertising and Graphic Design Program at Humber College who has created designs that have been featured in retail packaging, brand identity, and 3D renders.
A first-generation El Salvadoran-Canadian who grew up in Scarborough eating beef patties and pupusas while sipping on Bubble Tea and doodling in any notebook she could get her hands on. Nowadays, obsessed with bread making, filming and editing cooking videos, and binge-watching sci-fi-fantasy shows.
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Has an affinity for brand development and a keen interest in further expanding within the realm of 3D modelling. Available for freelance and collaborative projects, or simply having a creative brainstorm over a cup of coffee!​
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What I Can Do
Branding Design
Print Design
Packaging Design
Conceptual Design
Experiential Design
Illustrations
Photography
Video Editing
3D Modelling
3D Rendering
What I Use
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
SketchUp
KeyShot
Education
2012-2014
Advertising & Graphic Design
Diploma
Humber College
This course covers a wide range of topics, including creative conceptualization, visual communication, branding, typography, layout design, digital media, and marketing strategies. Students learn to create compelling visual campaigns, develop effective brand identities, and produce engaging designs for print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical exercises, and real-world projects, students develop a strong foundation in design principles, software proficiency, and strategic thinking, enabling them to craft impactful and visually appealing advertising campaigns while understanding the business and industry dynamics.