Cesar Rivera
About Cesar Rivera
Cesar Rivera serves as the President of AIGA Design and has been a Board Member since 2020. He has extensive experience in design education and practice, with a focus on human-centered design and visual communication.
Work at AIGA Design
Cesar Rivera has served as a Board Member at AIGA Design since 2020. His involvement spans four years, contributing to the organization's mission to advance design as a professional craft and cultural force. Previously, he held various roles within AIGA San Antonio, including Vice President (Interim) and San Antonio Representative for the AIGA Texas Show.
Education and Expertise
Cesar Rivera holds an MFA in Communication Design from Texas State University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a BFA in Communication Design, graduating Cum Laude, from the same institution. His educational background includes studies in Art History and Photography, as well as Print Graphics, resulting in an Associate of Arts and Sciences. He possesses expertise in human-centered design, design thinking, prototyping, and web and UX/UI design.
Background
Cesar Rivera has a diverse professional background in academia and design. He worked as an Adjunct Professor at Austin Peay State University for four months in 2016 and served as an Instructor at Texas State University from 2015 to 2016. He also held positions as an Active Learning Teaching Fellow and Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University. His design experience includes a decade at Chimaera Design and a role as Chief Design Officer at SioTeX™ Corporation.
Achievements
Cesar Rivera has developed advanced skills in motion graphics and data visualization. He is familiar with Processing codes and has some experience with JavaScript. His supervisory role as Visual Design Branch Chief at the CDC since 2020 highlights his leadership in visual design. Rivera's strong background in product and project management, as well as business development, complements his design expertise.