Antonio Arocho Hernández
About Antonio Arocho Hernández
Antonio Arocho Hernández is the Head of Design at Visiting Media, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master of Arts in Footwear Design from the London College of Fashion and has extensive experience in design and technology within the fashion industry.
Work at Visiting Media
Antonio Arocho Hernández serves as the Head of Design at Visiting Media, a position he has held since 2020. Based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, he has played a significant role in expanding the company's design capabilities. He has led the development of accurate 3D maps using satellite information, which depict large cities and buildings. Additionally, he has created multiple new revenue streams for Visiting Media by introducing immersive offerings to the Hospitality sector. His leadership has contributed to the growth of the 3D department, expanding it from a single person to three international teams comprising over 30 employees and contractors.
Education and Expertise
Antonio Arocho Hernández has a diverse educational background in design. He studied Footwear Design at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where he earned a Master of Arts (MA) from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial and Product Design at the Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseño de Puerto Rico from 2012 to 2017. He also participated in a Footwear Design Internship at Polimoda during a Summer School Program in 2015. His studies included a Summer Study Abroad program in Footwear Design in 2016 for 11 months.
Professional Experience
Antonio Arocho Hernández has accumulated extensive professional experience in the fashion and design industries. Before joining Visiting Media, he worked as a Footwear Designer at ECCO Leather B.V. for four months in 2018. He also held positions as a Sales Specialist at Gucci and as a Personal Shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue. His experience includes a role as a User Experience Designer and AR consultant at Change Of Paradigm and as a Creative Technologist / XR Collaborator at Microsoft, both in 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Designer Shoes Associate at Nordstrom in 2015.
Media Features and Recognition
Antonio Arocho Hernández has been featured in notable media outlets such as CNN, AV Magazine, The Evening Standard, and Microsoft In Culture. His work focuses on Virtual and Augmented reality experiences within the fashion industry, showcasing his innovative approach to design and technology. These features highlight his contributions to the integration of immersive technologies in fashion, reflecting his expertise and influence in the field.
Revenue Generation and Product Development
As a product owner, Antonio Arocho Hernández has successfully developed a new 3D diagramming tool and created seven live products that generate multi-million revenue annually. His strategic initiatives have led to the introduction of new revenue streams for Visiting Media, particularly through immersive offerings tailored for the Hospitality sector. His ability to innovate and drive product development has significantly impacted the company's financial growth.