Guadalupe Garcia Carrillo

2026 Senior Exhibition Artists

Art + Design BFA: Graphic Design

About Guadalupe Garcia Carrillo

Guadalupe was raised in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, where her early interest in creativity led her to pursue a path in design. She began her design education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, earning her high school diploma with a concentration in Graphic Communications. She continued her studies at Bristol Community College, where she earned an Associate in Arts degree in Art Transfer with a focus in Graphic Design, before transferring to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to further her education in the field. Throughout her educational journey, Guadalupe has developed experience using the Adobe Creative Suite to support her design practice and explore visual storytelling, branding, and communication design. As a first-generation college student, she is motivated by a commitment to growth, representation, and using design as a meaningful tool to connect with and support communities. She continues to refine her creative voice as she works toward a professional career in graphic design.

Statement

Growing up in Fall River’s North End near the old Brightman Street Bridge, the waterfront has always been a meaningful part of my life. Childhood experiences such as visiting Bicentennial Park and Heritage State Park, riding the carousel, fishing along the river, exploring Battleship Cove, and watching the annual fireworks created a strong personal connection to this place. This project focuses on refreshing the visual identity and digital experience of the Fall River waterfront during a time of major transformation in the city. Fall River’s waterfront represents both the city’s past and its future. This project responds to that moment by proposing updated visuals and digital tools that better reflect the waterfront’s evolving identity. The Fall River waterfront is both a design exploration and a personal contribution to the city that shaped those experiences.

Website: guadalupegarciacarrillo.myportfolio.com