Andres Velasco
About Andres Velasco
Andres Velasco is a User Experience Designer with a background in graphic design and web design. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Harris County Public Health and Solution Design Group.
Current Role at Solution Design Group
Andres Velasco serves as a User Experience Designer at Solution Design Group, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user interactions and ensuring that design solutions meet user needs effectively. His work contributes to the overall success of projects by prioritizing user-centered design principles.
Previous Experience in Graphic Design
Andres Velasco has extensive experience in graphic design. He worked as a Senior Graphic Designer and Senior Web Designer at Harris County Public Health from 2015 to 2020. His responsibilities included creating visual content and designing web interfaces. Prior to this, he held roles at Hudson Trail Outfitters and Monte Zucker Photographic Education, where he developed his design skills.
Internship Experience
Andres Velasco gained valuable experience through internships at Acumen Design and Monte Zucker Photographic Education. At Acumen Design, he worked for five months from 2011 to 2012, and at Monte Zucker, he interned for six months from 2012 to 2013. These positions allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in real-world settings and build a foundation for his career in design.
Educational Background in Graphic Arts
Andres Velasco studied Graphic Arts at The Art Institutes, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. His studies spanned from 2008 to 2011, during which he developed a strong understanding of design principles and techniques that he applies in his professional work.
Early Career in Customer Service
Before transitioning to design, Andres Velasco worked in customer service roles, including positions at Dave & Buster's and Teavana. He served as a Server/Shift Leader at Dave & Buster's from 2006 to 2008 and as a Shift Leader at Teavana from 2008 to 2009. These experiences provided him with skills in team leadership and customer interaction.