Hi there :)

I’m María Emilia, a multidisciplinary creative, visual storyteller, and critical thinker. I was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador where I developed a love for art and mastered Spanish, English, and German. 

I have the drive to spend days on a brief yet the patience to teach my abuelita how to use Instagram. When I’m not turning ideas into reality for clients, you’ll probably find me adventuring outdoors, listening to Taylor Swift or crying at an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

AWARDS

D&AD - New Blood Pencil | 2022 *Integrated Campaign - Not Your Drama

One Club - Young Ones ADC - Merit | 2022 *Design for Good - The Fashion Label

Communication Arts Magazine - Winner | (Nov/Dec 2022 issue) *63rd Advertising Annual Competition - The G Spot

District 4 ADDYS - SILVER | 2022 *Integrated Campaign - The Fashion Label

Miami ADDYS - GOLD | 2022 *Integrated Campaign - The Fashion Label

Miami ADDYS - SILVER | 2022 *Print Campaign - Charging

University of Miami - PRADDY Awards | 2022 *Excellence in Advertising

Apple Awards - 2nd Place - Best Print Ad | 2022 *Distraction’s House Ad - Winter 2021