Guillermo Acevedo

Guillermo Acevedo

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Creative designer, Marketing strategist, Packaging designer expert
Bogota D.C., Colombia
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Starting at USD50/hour
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  • Universidad del Rosario
    Professor (Design Workshop I and Design Analysis II)
    Universidad del Rosario
    Jul 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)
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    Designer, business owner
    flatbowl.co
    Dec 2018 - Current (7 years 11 months)
    As entrepreneur I have developed this business model for its production
    and marketing at the national level, and I seek to extend it to Mexico and
    the United States through the same patents granted

    As a key contributor at flatbowl, I was responsible for designing and implementing innovative packaging solutions that enhanced product presentation and functionality. I developed all the die lines for the packaging system, ensuring precision and quality in the final product, which can be viewed on our website, flatbowl.co. Additionally, I utilized Adobe Illustrator to create assembly instructions and proposals for customer brand appli
  • Universidad Antonio Nariño
    Professor (Workshops entitled “Effective Presentation Techniques”)
    Universidad Antonio Nariño
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)
  • Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina y el Caribe ISTHMUS (PANAMA).
    Professor (Packaging workshop applied in the “Structural and graphic design of packaging”)
    Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina y el Caribe ISTHMUS (PANAMA).
    May 2014 - Jun 2014 (2 months)
  • ProColombia
    Advisor and speaker
    ProColombia
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years 1 month)
    As a consultant and speaker, I worked with companies under the mentorship of PROCOLOMBIA, providing support in innovation and the development of internal strategies, as well as in the implementation of best practices to prepare their portfolios for export to foreign markets. I developed a training course that introduced companies to the advantages of clear and effective brand communication, emphasizing how to efficiently apply these principles to their packaging design. The importance of good packaging design for their products was also highlighted, contributing to an improved presentation in the international market. I used my skills in Adobe Illustrator to create visual materials that supported these initiatives, ensuring that companies u
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    Designer of the internal signage system for medium security penitentiary centers
    CEA Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Jan 2013
    Contractor in charge of the design of signage for medium security penitentiary centers for IMPEC.
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    Creative designer
    VAYA! estrategias
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2017 (11 years 1 month)
    As Art director of my agency we create integral product projects, branding and packaging with continue language, the other side in commercial spaces I lead and designed and christmas decoration of a biggest mall in Bogota in 2002 and 2003
  • Interfaz Estudio de Diseño
    Packaging designer verified_user Verified experience
    Interfaz Estudio de Diseño
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year 1 month)
    I´d manage the technical execution of factory-ready packaging systems,
    ensuring every box and insert meets rigorous licensor compliance and structural standards
  • Yanbal de Colombia
    Packaging engineer
    Yanbal de Colombia
    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year 1 month)
    Within the engineering team, I had the responsibility of supporting the processes to consolidate the invoice for corporate packaging with suppliers of plastic injection molding, cardboard printers, glass containers, etc.
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Professor (Classes "Design Workshop V, VII, IX" "Graphic Expression I")
    Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years 1 month)
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    Designer, Entrepreneur
    foldesign.co
    May 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 8 months)
    Design a pop-up furniture system for trade shows and events using corrugated cardboard
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  • Aptech Computer Education
    Certificate in Graphic Design and English Communication
    Aptech Computer Education
    Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 (4 months)
  • Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
    Especialización en Gerencia en Publicidad
    Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year 1 month)
  • Politécnico Gran Colombiano
    Diplomado "Planeación en procesos de logística y ventas"
    Politécnico Gran Colombiano
    Jan 2003
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    Plan Joven exportador
    Mincomex - Ministerio de Comercio Exterior
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Diseñador Industrial
    Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Jan 1992 - Jan 1997 (5 years 1 month)
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  • Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño
    flatbowl.co official packaging of the fritanga fest
    Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño
    Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)
    Finalist included in the exhibition and publication Imagina BID_22, Matadero de Madrid.
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    flatbowl.co
    flatbowl.co
    Jan 2019 - Current (7 years 10 months)
    As a key contributor at Flatbowl, I was responsible for designing and implementing innovative packaging solutions that enhanced product presentation and functionality. I developed all the die lines for the packaging system, ensuring precision and quality in the final product, which can be viewed on our website, flatbowl.co. Additionally, I utilized Adobe Illustrator to create assembly instructions and proposals for customer brand applications, effectively streamlining the design process and improving client engagement through visually appealing presentations.
  • Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño
    Cat playhouse, Wishkas
    Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño
    Jan 2014
    Included in the exhibition and publication Imagina BID_14, Matadero de Madrid.
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    Cycles
    Re:create packaging 2014
    Jan 2014
    "Inspirational selection" of contest Recreate packaging 2014 Helsinki-Finland.
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    Bio spoon
    Jan 2002 - Current (24 years 10 months)
    Folding spoon, product patented in Colombia in 1999
    Representative project of the Colombian sample at the “Latin American Design Foundation LADF” Exhibit show. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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    Lápiz de Acero, sistema estructural flatbowl.co
    Premios Lápiz de Acero
    Jan 2023
    flatbowl packagign system
  • Andigraf
    Plata Andigraf, flatbowl- PokeGo
    Andigraf
    Aug 2021
    Version BD-01 of our client PokeGO
  • Dow
    Silver Winner - Innovation packaging awards
    Dow
    Jan 2021
    Astroid version of flatbowl
  • Stora Enso
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    Gold - Re:create Packaging
    Stora Enso, Re:create Packaging
    Jan 2021
    First version of flatbowl
  • Pentawards
    Bronze PENTAWARDS
    Pentawards
    Jan 2014
    Wishkas, Cats play house
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    Oro Pack Andina
    Jan 2013
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    Lápiz de Acero 2013
    Premios Lápiz de Acero
    Jan 2013
    Wishkas, Cat play house
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    Oro Pack Andina
    Jan 2005
    Bio spoon
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    Lápiz de Acero, categoria “concepto diseño, empaque para frutos cítricos
    Premios Lápiz de Acero
    Jan 2001
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    Ganador III Salón de diseño Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Escuela de Diseño Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Jan 1996
    Student project, glass packaging for fragrance
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    Plata, Pack Andina
    Pack Andina
    Jan 1996
    Student project, packaging for toothpicks
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    Octava Bienal Iberoamericana de diseño BID_22
    Jan 2022
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    THE PACKAGE DESIGN BOOK 3 PENTAWARDS
    Jan 2014
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    Cuarta bienal Iberoamericana de diseño - Imaginación colectiva BID 2014
    Jan 2014