About

My Story

Greetings! I'm Eduardo Renteria, a Southern California-based graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling. My journey into design began in high school, thanks to the "Urban Arts" after-school program, where I first delved into the captivating realms of typography and iconography.

Over time, my enthusiasm and skill set expanded beyond these foundations, encompassing branding, photography, web design, and motion graphics. In 2020, I proudly graduated from the University of Cal State Dominguez Hills, armed with a Bachelor's degree in graphic design. During my academic journey, I honed my craft as a student graphic designer for the Department of Student Affairs. Notably, I spearheaded a significant project — crafting an annual report for over 50 departments, visually translating data and showcasing their impact on the school community.

Following graduation, I immersed myself in the world of editorial design and printing processes at a small printing shop from 2021 to 2022. This experience deepened my understanding of the intricacies involved in bringing designs to life in print.

Currently, I thrive as a freelancer, specializing in website design for small businesses and organizations. My mission is to bring creative visions to fruition, ensuring a compelling digital presence that resonates with audiences.

Certifications

Skills Certificate In User Interface Design

Skills Certificate in Digital Design

Certificate of Competency in Digital Imaging

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Career Foundry 2020

Los Angeles Harbor College 2015

Harbor Occupational Center 2012

CSU Dominguez Hills 2020

• Visual design fundamentals
• Designer-developer handoff
• Pixel-perfect design
• Design software mastery
• Shapes, layers, and boolean operations
• Wire framing and prototyping
• Typography in design
• Fundamentals of grids

• Beginning Two-Dimensional Design
• Beginning Three-Dimensional Design
• Introduction to Computer Graphics
• Presentation Graphics
• Introduction to Digital Imaging

• Motion Graphics
• Web Design
• Design History
• Typography
• Photography
• Visual Identity
• Interactive Design

• Basic Image Manipulation
• Color Correction
• Layers & Masks
• Image Retouching
• Resolution & Image Quality
• Digital Filters & Effects
• Understanding File Formats
• Image Composition

Here's What People Say About My Work

"Eduardo went above and beyond his duties. He was in charge of graphic designs for our department, and he well-exceeded expectations. To highlight one of Mr. Renteria's projects, he created three, separate booklets of a couple-dozen pages each for our office's Annual Report campaign in 2019. These booklets reflected the work of departments and divisions across campus and were also distributed campus-wide during an event. Pages from these booklets were also blown-up into posters that were displayed at the event and now sit in respective offices around campus."

"As Eduardo's direct supervisor in the assessment office, I had the pleasure of working with a talented, dedicated, and professional team player who helped out office through multiple projects. Eduardo was always willing to go above and beyond the duties of his position. He provided graphic designing support to a variety of labor intensive projects. He never once missed a deadline or turned in sub-par work. Eduardo would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to have him and we were fortunate to have worked with him."

"Eduardo has been my go-to graphic designer for over two years, handling all my program's design needs. His work consistently exceeds expectations, bringing creativity and professionalism to every project. I highly recommend Eduardo for his outstanding design skills and reliable service."