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Hello, my name is Rio

and I


Rio is my name—just like the car, the Vegas hotel, the city, the river, that one bird movie, and that famous Duran Duran song.

I live, work, and play in beautiful Portland, Oregon creating all sorts of sweet looking stuff. With an AAS in graphic design and a BA in Psychology I have a deep appreciation for how design impacts mood and how it influences the world around us.

I am passionate and have an eye for color, branding, ui/ux, packaging, and typography, but in all honesty I’m pretty much a sucker for everything and anything design related that looks sweet and brings on the feels.

I am available for commissions, short-term and long-term projects, and other freelance gigs. Have something in mind? Reach out and give me a holler; I would love to work with you and make something awesome!

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”In Ancient Chinese philosophy, yin and yang is ”In Ancient Chinese philosophy, yin and yang is a concept of dualism, describing how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another.”
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I’ve been trying to make sense of everything going on right now in my country, in my world, in my head, and in my soul. I’ve been trying to find harmony in the chaos of my mind and the racial tragedies, injustices that have impacted (time and time again) my world, Our world. And my mind kept ringing me back to the beautiful concept of the yinyang.
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I’ve come to an understanding that I don’t understand everything, that I don’t understand very much at all. But, I can find truth and understanding by seeking, talking, opening the door to deeper more meaningful conversations with my friends, family, and others in the black community, and those of other communities as well. It saddens me that due to the power struggle happening right now the harmony We all seek is yet to be found, but I have hope in the glimpses I see of it taking route. People of all ethnicities and backgrounds standing side by side with our fellow black brothers and sisters in their fight, Our fight.
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After all is said and done, after all the hurt, all the pain, all the anger, all the tears, all the strife I hope We can all come together in unity, as one voice; I hope harmony is the final outcome.
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I stand with the black community and I look forward to the day (soon I hope) 🤞 We can all stand together on equal grounds, complementary of each other, in harmony together. My door is open and my ears are ready to listen, to understand, to know You. 🖤
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#blacklivesmatter #ahmaudarbery #breonnataylor #georgefloyd #sayhisname #sayhername #unitedwerise #dividedwefall #istandwithyou #harmony #unity
“The most important thing is to try and inspire “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want do.” — @kobebryant
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Kobe, I can honestly say you inspired me. You were one of my childhood heros and opened up the world of basketball for me. You showed me that mamba mentality of yours; what it is like to be fearless, relentless, driven. You have given me so much pride to be an Angelino and so many reasons to love and get excited for the Lakeshow. You have done this not only for me, but for a whole world full of people. Thank you.
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Vino, my heart bleeds a little more purple and gold for you and your daughter Gigi today; and I send so much love to that beautiful family you both had to leave way too soon. You may no longer be here physically, but your legend, your greatness, your name will continue to live on.
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RIP Black Mamba 1978–2020
RIP Mambacita 2006–2020
🏀💜💛🤍🖤🐍
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#kobe #blackmamba #vino #legend #goat #mvp #kb24 #kb8 #mambacita #lakers #mamba4life #mambaforever #thankyoukobe
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#illustrator #vector #vectorart #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
Based on most of my posts you might think I just d Based on most of my posts you might think I just do illustrations, but I also have quite a few branding projects in my portfolio. Here’s the latest.
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With their soft launch today I wanted to give a shoutout to @viceperformancegym and the owners @datgat610 and @seankoy. Sending good vibes and wishing y’all good luck in the journey ahead! 🤙
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They gave me the opportunity to design their logo and define the look and feel of their gym. Think that modern day boutique look meets the bold and grunge of retro mid century boxing posters.
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If you’re ever around La Puente and my hometown of West Covina, CA check ‘em out and get your beast mode on!
🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️
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Looking forward to do more good work with y’all in the future! 💪🔥🔥🔥
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#viceperformancegym #victoryincompetingeveryday #viceweightlifting #weightlifting #fitness #gym #branding #visualidentity #illustrator #photoshop #indesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #freelancelife #remotework #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
RIP @therealstanlee. 😢 You were a true superher RIP @therealstanlee. 😢 You were a true superhero, if there ever was one. Thanks for all the amazing adventures you’ve taken us through. Excelsior!
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#stanlee #stantheman #excelsior #withgreatpowercomesgreatresponsibility #areyoutonystank #thankyoustan #illustration #illustrator #vector #vectorart #photoshop #halftones #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃 Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃
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In celebration here’s a little something I whipped up in honor of All Hallows’ Eve and the shameful amount of binge watching the wifester and I did this past weekend with The Haunting of Hill House on @Netflix.
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If you haven’t had the chance yet I highly recommend checking it out. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Think This is Us with a horror twist. Def. worth watching; especially with a buddy, at night with the lights off (bonus points if it’s stormy outside).
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The bent neck lady says, “Hi!” 👻
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#thehauntingofhillhouse #netflix #hillhouse #theredroom #thereddoor #masterkey #bentnecklady #ghost #halloween #allhallowseve #illustration #illustrator #vector #vectorart #photoshop #grunge #texture #textures #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
“Don’t forget to mind the gap!” 🚇 . Nothi “Don’t forget to mind the gap!” 🚇
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Nothing too intricate or fancy, just feeling some London withdrawals after my and the wifester’s wonderful holiday across the pond. So decided to whip something up for what was such a prominent part of our time there.
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Will my Oyster card work on Portland’s TriMet? Hmmm 🤔
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#mindthegap #londonunderground #thetube #london #travel #transportation #illustrator #vector #vectorart #type #typography #typenerd #grunge #texture #textures #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives

Latest from Instagram
”In Ancient Chinese philosophy, yin and yang is ”In Ancient Chinese philosophy, yin and yang is a concept of dualism, describing how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another.”
.
I’ve been trying to make sense of everything going on right now in my country, in my world, in my head, and in my soul. I’ve been trying to find harmony in the chaos of my mind and the racial tragedies, injustices that have impacted (time and time again) my world, Our world. And my mind kept ringing me back to the beautiful concept of the yinyang.
.
I’ve come to an understanding that I don’t understand everything, that I don’t understand very much at all. But, I can find truth and understanding by seeking, talking, opening the door to deeper more meaningful conversations with my friends, family, and others in the black community, and those of other communities as well. It saddens me that due to the power struggle happening right now the harmony We all seek is yet to be found, but I have hope in the glimpses I see of it taking route. People of all ethnicities and backgrounds standing side by side with our fellow black brothers and sisters in their fight, Our fight.
.
After all is said and done, after all the hurt, all the pain, all the anger, all the tears, all the strife I hope We can all come together in unity, as one voice; I hope harmony is the final outcome.
.
I stand with the black community and I look forward to the day (soon I hope) 🤞 We can all stand together on equal grounds, complementary of each other, in harmony together. My door is open and my ears are ready to listen, to understand, to know You. 🖤
.
#blacklivesmatter #ahmaudarbery #breonnataylor #georgefloyd #sayhisname #sayhername #unitedwerise #dividedwefall #istandwithyou #harmony #unity
“The most important thing is to try and inspire “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want do.” — @kobebryant
.
Kobe, I can honestly say you inspired me. You were one of my childhood heros and opened up the world of basketball for me. You showed me that mamba mentality of yours; what it is like to be fearless, relentless, driven. You have given me so much pride to be an Angelino and so many reasons to love and get excited for the Lakeshow. You have done this not only for me, but for a whole world full of people. Thank you.
.
Vino, my heart bleeds a little more purple and gold for you and your daughter Gigi today; and I send so much love to that beautiful family you both had to leave way too soon. You may no longer be here physically, but your legend, your greatness, your name will continue to live on.
.
RIP Black Mamba 1978–2020
RIP Mambacita 2006–2020
🏀💜💛🤍🖤🐍
.
#kobe #blackmamba #vino #legend #goat #mvp #kb24 #kb8 #mambacita #lakers #mamba4life #mambaforever #thankyoukobe
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#illustrator #vector #vectorart #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
Based on most of my posts you might think I just d Based on most of my posts you might think I just do illustrations, but I also have quite a few branding projects in my portfolio. Here’s the latest.
.
With their soft launch today I wanted to give a shoutout to @viceperformancegym and the owners @datgat610 and @seankoy. Sending good vibes and wishing y’all good luck in the journey ahead! 🤙
.
They gave me the opportunity to design their logo and define the look and feel of their gym. Think that modern day boutique look meets the bold and grunge of retro mid century boxing posters.
.
If you’re ever around La Puente and my hometown of West Covina, CA check ‘em out and get your beast mode on!
🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️
.
Looking forward to do more good work with y’all in the future! 💪🔥🔥🔥
.
#viceperformancegym #victoryincompetingeveryday #viceweightlifting #weightlifting #fitness #gym #branding #visualidentity #illustrator #photoshop #indesign #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #freelancelife #remotework #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
RIP @therealstanlee. 😢 You were a true superher RIP @therealstanlee. 😢 You were a true superhero, if there ever was one. Thanks for all the amazing adventures you’ve taken us through. Excelsior!
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#stanlee #stantheman #excelsior #withgreatpowercomesgreatresponsibility #areyoutonystank #thankyoustan #illustration #illustrator #vector #vectorart #photoshop #halftones #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃 Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃
.
In celebration here’s a little something I whipped up in honor of All Hallows’ Eve and the shameful amount of binge watching the wifester and I did this past weekend with The Haunting of Hill House on @Netflix.
.
If you haven’t had the chance yet I highly recommend checking it out. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Think This is Us with a horror twist. Def. worth watching; especially with a buddy, at night with the lights off (bonus points if it’s stormy outside).
.
The bent neck lady says, “Hi!” 👻
.
#thehauntingofhillhouse #netflix #hillhouse #theredroom #thereddoor #masterkey #bentnecklady #ghost #halloween #allhallowseve #illustration #illustrator #vector #vectorart #photoshop #grunge #texture #textures #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
“Don’t forget to mind the gap!” 🚇 . Nothi “Don’t forget to mind the gap!” 🚇
.
Nothing too intricate or fancy, just feeling some London withdrawals after my and the wifester’s wonderful holiday across the pond. So decided to whip something up for what was such a prominent part of our time there.
.
Will my Oyster card work on Portland’s TriMet? Hmmm 🤔
.
#mindthegap #londonunderground #thetube #london #travel #transportation #illustrator #vector #vectorart #type #typography #typenerd #grunge #texture #textures #graphicdesign #graphicdesignlife #portlandartists #pdxdesign #pdxcreatives
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