ANDREA SÁENZ BARELA

ANDREA SÁENZ BARELA

Portfolio available upon request.





As a Mexican-American designer based in Houston, Texas, I have spent five years specializing in branding, print, experiential, and digital design. My journey has allowed me to collaborate with non-profit art and cultural institutions, architects, and artists to craft experiences that invite wonder and foster learning within our communities. 

Growing up in a multicultural city, I have developed a design approach rooted in empathy and understanding. I weave thoughtfulness into every element of a project with a focus on honest storytelling and inclusivity. My goal is twofold: to ensure my work resonates with people from all walks of life and to make them feel welcomed and valued in the experiences we cultivate together.

Outside my practice, I prioritize time away from screens and embrace activities that nourish my sprit— movement, play, curiosity, rest, and even moments of boredom (easier said than done). In doing so, I return to my practice whole.

Portrait courtesy of Estefan Obasi

EXPERIENCE

Architecture Center Houston
Graphic Designer + Digital Platform Manager
2024-Present

Freelance
2022-Present

Field of Study Design & Brand Consultancy
Junior Graphic Designer
2022-2023

University of Houston: KGMCA Marketing Department
Design Intern + Freelance
2021-2022


AWARDS + RECOGNITION

City of Houston & State of Texas Proclamation
Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston
2026

AMA Crystal Award
A Doodle Diary
2026

SEGD Merit Award
Unfiltered: The Paradox of Water Inequality
2022

UH GAP: Scholarship
Recipient
2022
CAPABILITIES

Brand Identity Systems
Experiential Design
Environmental Graphics
Digital Campaigns
Event Collateral
Print


LET’S CREATE SOMETHING TOGETHER!

andreabarela0@gmail.com
Updated 24.10.31