RICARDO GARCIA




I’m a multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles, specializing in branding, creative direction, and web design. I create packaging, visual identities, and digital experiences for diverse clients through a hands-on, exploratory design approach.

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

University of California, Irvine
UX/UI Design Certification
2021

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

Employment
TWOFOLD    
Design Lead
Sep 2022 – current

Freelance Designer
Product Design / Brand Identity
January 2023 – July 2025

Snap Inc.
Design Intern
June 2022 – August 2022

Selected ClientsSnap Inc.
TWO FOLD
Le Hangar 23
backstep
Basketcase Gallery
Vanson Leathers
Colourtrax
Hid’n
Brothers
Velour Garments
Recognitions
Speaker at AIGA Los Angeles Conference

Los Angeles Design Weekend
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 WORKS
↳ ALL WEB DESIGN BRANDING PACKAGE POSTER PHOTOGRAPHY CREATIVE CODE GRAPHIC




Le Hangar 23

(2024)

Brand identity, packaging, and product design for
Le Hangar 23, a vintage motorcycle workshop in
Costa Mesa.


TWO FOLD: Cadet Hat and Pins

(2023)

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 for the side buttons.


Backstep

(2025)

Led creative direction and brand identity for Backstep, including logo design, ecommerce site, branding, and photography.


Cafe Pilgrim

(2025)

Personal brand identity created for fun, inspired by strong café identities and third-space culture.


Bar Kopitiam

(2025)

Logo and branding created for Bar Kopitiam, a cocktail and bar pop up built to cultivate conversation and community.


TWO FOLD Tokyo Pop-up

Poster designs and logo variations for screen-printed applications.


Processing

A blend of interaction and stillness using Processing and Illustrator.


Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig Poster

Graphic Design


Colourtrax promotional posters

Graphic Design


Sigma Dua Lipa dj set flyer

Graphic Design


WOMENS – Salt to Taste Cover Art

Graphic Design


you can go to heaven – pictures of the sky cover

Graphic Design


Ajihome – Title Card Design

Video shot and edited by Malik Campbell


TWO FOLD X VELOUR

(2025)

Ecom photos, editing, and tag design for rollout of TWO FOLD’s collab hoodie with Velour Garments.