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What I'm all about

My Design Philosophy

For me, good design isn’t just about aesthetics.
It’s about creating something that resonates,

delivers value, and maybe even sparks a little curiosity.

If you’re going to invest time in creating something, make it count. Design time is life time, and I believe every project should feel like a smart use of both imagination and intention.

I’m always exploring new tools, tech and formats
because great ideas don’t live in just one medium.

Also, snacks. Great ideas need them.

And above all, design should be fun.
Even when it’s serious.

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About me

Hi! I’m Ceci Sagastume, a Guatemalan Art Director with over 20 years of experience in advertising, branding, and visual storytelling. I’ve collaborated with both local and international brands, working alongside cross-functional teams to build creative concepts that are not only visually strong but strategically smart.

I’m passionate about crafting design systems and brand identities that feel fresh, thoughtful, and meaningful. Lately, I’ve been exploring the creative potential of AI tools like MidJourney, ChatGPT, Photoshop AI, Firefly, and Leonardo, always looking for new ways to merge tech with storytelling and visual impact.

My career has spanned everything from award-winning campaigns to street-level activations and internal communication tools. I believe that every project, no matter the size or format, has the power to make a difference when it’s done with intention.

Remote work is where I do my best thinking. It helps streamline collaboration, reduce noise, and give everyone the space to focus, which leads to sharper ideas and clearer communication.

Design is my language, but sound is my sidekick. I spend most of my time creating in silence, so audiobooks and podcasts are my daily fuel. I’m always chasing new ideas.

Outside of work, I’m into music, dogs, meditation, matcha, ice cream, movies, self-help, mental health, yoga, F1, and the skate culture. The skateboarding mindset taught me to stay true to myself and bring originality into everything I do.

If this sounds like a good match, I’d love to connect.

Work Experience

Ogilvy Guatemala

Visual Creative

Sep 2010 - Present

14 years, 9 months

Clients:

  • Claro 

  • Malher (Nestlé)

  • Mitsubishi

  • BMW

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • Citibank

  • US Meat

  • Fundesa

Publinac

Graphic Designer

Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

3 years, 1 month

Clients:

  • Pizza Hut

  • KFC

  • Wendy's

  • Toyota

  • Audi

  • Chevrolet

  • Fiat

  • Baterías Magnum

  • Blockbuster

Skills

Design Softwares

Illustrator - Photoshop - InDesign  - Acrobat Pro - Figma

- Canva Pro & Canva Teams - Wix

Generative AI Tools

MidJourney - ChatGPT - WPP Open

- Adobe Firefly - Leonardo AI

Creative & Strategic

Visual Storytelling - Branding Strategy -

Team Collaboration - Creative Problem-Solving - Concept Development

Presentation Tools

Keynote - PowerPoint

Education

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High School Diploma in Science and Humanities

Capouilliez School

1987 - 2001

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Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Rafael Landívar University

2002 – 2007

Workshops and additional courses

Branding: Creating Successful Brands

Open Course

Rafael Landívar University

2014

DDDD
Design Method

Conference and Workshop

International Design Festival (FID)

2016

Play by Your
Own Rules

Design Workshop

Jessica Walsh

2015

Strategies and Tactics in the Phygital Environment

Conference

Rafael Landívar University

2025

Do Brands Have Feelings Too?

Design Workshop

Stefan Sagmeister

2016

AI
Festival

Conferences

Connecta B2B

2025

©2025 by Cecilia Sagastume.

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