RICARDO GARCIA




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Ricardo Garcia is a multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles with a strong foundation in branding, creative direction, and web design. He has led projects across industries, shaping packaging, visual identity, and digital experiences for a wide range of clients. 
His work is driven by clarity and a hands-on approach to thoughtful 
and well-crafted design.






























CV




Experience
TWOFOLD     
Design Lead
Sep 2022 – current

Le Hangar 23
Freelance Designer
January 2024 – July 2025

Snap Inc.
Design Intern
June 2022 – August 2022




SkillsFigma
Notion
Google Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
(including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Shopify
Framer
Cargo
Rhino 3D
Processing, p5.js
Visual Studio Code, HTML, CSS, JavaScript



Selected ClientsSnap Inc.
TWO FOLD
Le Hangar 23
Vanson Leathers
backstep
Ivy Hume
Basketcase Gallery
Brothers
Velour Garments



Recognitions
Speaker at AIGA Los Angeles Conference



Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts in Design
2023

University of California, Irvine
UX/UI Design Certification
2021

College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita
Associate of Arts
2021

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Community Arts Partnership Program
2018













    SELECTED WORKS






Le Hangar 23


Brand Identity / Creative Direction / Web Design

Brand identity, packaging, and product design for Le Hangar 23, a vintage
motorcycle workshop in Costa Mesa. Designed and developed the website. Shot and edited photography for web and promotional use.      


TWO FOLD: Cadet Hat and Pins


Product Design & Photography

The cadet hat is inspired by HBT military caps, redesigned for a better fit and modern style. Additional pins were created based on vintage T-shirt graphics, with custom type and 3D modeling done for the side buttons.      


backstep


Brand identity & Web Design

The cadet hat is inspired by HBT military caps, redesigned for a better fit and modern style. Additional pins were created based on vintage T-shirt graphics, with custom type and 3D modeling done for the side buttons.      


Middle of Somewhere


Print Design

The cadet hat is inspired by HBT military caps, redesigned for a better fit and modern style. Additional pins were created based on vintage T-shirt graphics, with custom type and 3D modeling done for the side buttons.