Casa Mia

Darkroom

Welcome to the darkroom. Photography is my first love, and I split my time between digital and film, always experimenting with both. My camera shelf is running out of space, and I’m not stopping.

Two people standing on a van, silhouetted against a purple sunsetSea turtle swimming over its shadow in green shallowsFull moon on blackBand on stage under blue light beamsYellow dive shop wall with surfboardsOrange sunset over a harborWaves on a rocky shore at duskAustin Motel sign against a blue skyPastel houses climbing a hillPink cloud lit by sunsetStraight road under power lines, shot on filmClock tower against a blue skyLighthouse on a dark headland at duskElephants walking on sandCalm water at sunsetDog running on a wide beachRock cliff above trees under blue sky
Turquoise water along a rocky coastlineSurfers in silver waterWoman at a beach kioskTwo wallabies grazing on grassWoman with an ice cream in a busy old town squareShelves of cowboy bootsSmall white boat on clear water from aboveHalf moon in a blue-gray skyWhite sand with tire tracks and a parked truckPerson on rocks above a clear green coveSand dunes above bright blue waterTwo gulls on a wall at sunsetPerson sitting at the edge of dark blue waterOrange moon low over rooftopsPeople on a rock in the seaTall grass and clouds below mountainsBeach café terrace, shot on filmEvening clouds over a riverRed sun with two silhouettes
Blue bird perched on a green stemTable of brunch plates seen from aboveEmpty beach and island under a deep blue skyGolden cloudsSailboats below a cliff, shot on filmGulls flying over a foggy seaDog looking out of a white truck windowBirds crossing an orange sky past a lifeguard towerMountain rock formation at golden hourBlack dog running across a lawn, shot on filmSilhouettes on a beach at duskPink and gray cockatoo on a branchHusky lying on a beach path at duskSnow-dusted granite peaks under a deep blue skyPalm fronds against the skyFlags strung over a street, shot on filmView between a horse’s ears along a coastal trailBlue sky fading to orange over a concrete pierMilky Way in a dark skyHula figure and a rosary on a car dashboard, shot on film

Studio

Welcome to the studio, where my adventures become vlogs and every moment gets its own soundtrack. Music is everything to me; it’s what brings a memory back to life. Vlogs are what’s on the easel right now, but there’s plenty more in the works. Pull up a stool and stay a while.

Tasmania Vlog

Noosa Vlog

192 Hours in Oahu

Opens on YouTube

Cruising around Western Australia

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Card Game

Every letter here started as a doodle on the back of a card. I kept drawing until I had a whole alphabet, wobbles and all, then turned it into a font I could actually type with.

26 capitals plus 26 lowercase makes 52 letters, which happens to be one full deck. So I called it Card Game.

Style
Regular
Version
1.001
Letters
52, one full deck
Punctuation
! ? . , : ; and quotes
Numbers
Not dealt yet

Letters and punctuation only. The numbers are still in the shuffle.

Kitchen

Pull up a chair. This is who's behind the work.

Mia laughing with her eyes closed in a photo booth

My name is Mia, I’m Peruvian but I’ve lived all around.

Traveling is my core, and adapting is my second nature. This thrill for travel has made me addicted to new experiences, and I attribute that to my creativity.

I create, express, and make to generate wonder and inspiration in others. I am active, bouncy, and a hell of an ideator.

Check out my work, my photos, and if we meet, I can tell you everything about my travels, thrills, and adventures.

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Mia in a straw hat on a sand dune, hands on her cheeksMia dancing on a white sand beachMia stretching in the doorway of a camper van

Air time is like being up in the clouds for an immediate brainstorm. The best ideas are generated from long thinking, and what better place for that? If I could give you a piece of advice, never buy wifi on a plane.

Mia on the roof of a white van with her arms up against a blue sky
Mia laughing in a photo booth, lifting her sunglasses

Disconnect to generate, now that I’ve got you hooked

Go browse around & make sure to check out my photography!!!

Mia pulling a face in a photo booth

DROP Vanilla

DROP Vanilla is a dare to try a new take on water. It was inspired by my home, Peru, where moms would add vanilla essence to water to get kids to drink more of it. I loved it growing up and later saw the gap for a drink built from that memory. From idea to execution, I created the entire project from the ground up.

Pink and blue DROP Vanilla cans floating in the air

Purified still or sparkling water infused with a soft vanilla aroma that feels cozy, clean, and unexpectedly refreshing. No sugar, no sweeteners, nothing loud, just a simple twist that makes “plain water” feel finished. Designed in sleek 330 mL cans for adults, DROP brings the same signature vanilla moment to every sip.

Pink sparkling DROP Vanilla canBlue still DROP Vanilla can

Meet Vani, the vanilla orchid behind DROP.

Inspired by the ingredient that shaped my childhood in Peru, she brings warmth, sweetness, and personality to the brand. More than a mascot, Vani turns a simple memory into something playful, modern, and memorable.

DROP Vanilla billboard featuring Vani against a blue skyDROP Vanilla printed cards on a wooden block

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

Subway Tall Milk

This campaign won

Golden Nuggets winner: Silver for Best Video, Silver for Best Activation, plus a Bronze award

Subway wanted to create buzz around their new Footlong Cookie. I present to you Foot Tall Milk, a classic pairing, Footlong Style. Now, Footlong Cookies finally have a glass of milk worthy of being dunked in.

Foot-Tall Milk the world’s first foot-tall drink.

If Subway has footlong cookies, they deserve a glass of milk that’s just as iconic. The concept introduces a foot-tall milk container designed specifically for dunking Subway’s footlong cookies.

By exaggerating a familiar pairing (cookies and milk) into Subway’s signature format, the idea becomes both instantly understandable and unexpectedly fun.

Poster reading Tall is the new long, with a foot-tall milk beside a footlong cookieBus shelter ad reading Who else would foot-longify milk and cookies?

The campaign visualizes the product with a foot-tall milk container designed in Subway’s brand language tall, minimal, and unmistakably Subway green.

A calf with impossibly long legs

The exaggerated scale reinforces the brand’s playful tone while turning a simple snack pairing into a visual, shareable moment.

The concept could live across:

  • In-store displays
  • Social media activations
  • Limited-time packaging
Four Subway Instagram posts for Foot Tall Milk shown on phones

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

NFL

It Starts With One

Football is everywhere, but for many new fans and young players, it can feel like a world they are supposed to already understand. The rules, traditions, and culture can make the sport feel intimidating before they ever get the chance to participate.

Our campaign was built around a simple truth: belonging begins with an invitation.

Billboard reading 01 parent to see her potential, above a girls' flag football teamBus wrap reading 01 coach to inspire change, showing a coach and his players

Whether it is one coach, one teammate, one parent, one player, or one moment, people rarely find their way into sports alone. It takes one connection to make the game feel personal.

The 01 Seat: a red reserved stadium seat under a spotlight, honoring one person whose impact goes beyond the field

It Starts With One unites the NFL’s youth wellness initiatives under a single campaign idea: one action can spark lifelong participation, confidence, and community.

The 01 Hub website on a laptop and phone, bringing the NFL's youth programs into one place

Through social storytelling, player-led moments, youth activations, and community-based touchpoints, the campaign reframes the NFL as more than a sport. It becomes a space where young people and families can find belonging, build confidence, and take their first step in.

Share Your One social stunt: people lying on grass and other surfaces, each sharing the one person who changed everything

My Role

I worked on social strategy, audience research, campaign development, and creative concepting, focusing on how the NFL could connect with younger and newer audiences in a more accessible, inclusive, and emotionally relevant way.

Strategy deck pages: title, table of contents, the challenge, research and executive summaryStrategy deck pages: insights on play moving online and on drop-out rates in youth sports

Core Idea

Football fandom and participation begin with one connection.

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

Smartwool

The Flock With Flair

Smartwool doesn’t need better socks, it needs iconic status. The brief is clear: turn Smartwool socks from a strong product into the product people think of first. By owning socks the way Timberland owns boots or Crocs owns clogs, we can reclaim category leadership, connect with younger audiences, and make merino-powered performance culturally relevant.

Patterned sheep in a green field under the headline Sheep that don't follow the crowd

Our job is to elevate socks from accessory to symbol.

The big idea:

Flock With Flair brings merino to life by transforming sheep into the stars of the Smartwool story. We partner with local farms to safely doodle sheep with bold sock-inspired patterns, using their wool as the canvas for every unique design. Each sheep gets its own name, personality, and storyline, turning the flock into a cast of lovable characters who show just how epic, versatile, and full of flair merino wool really is.

The cast of named sheep: Heather, Dan, Jeff, Lucy, Bert, Kevin, Sally and BaabCustom hand-drawn alphabet in blue, set with the sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dogThree posters: This is Baab, he made your socks; 80% wool, 100% Kevin; Not just merino, that's Sally

Manifesto:

Your socks had a life before you;

and, within the grassy high country pastures of New Zealand, your next pair awaits.

Sheep behind a wooden fence under the headline We made the patterns. They grew the wool
Poster of Baab the sheep peeking in from the side, reading This is Baab. He made your socksDelivery truck printed with the named sheep and the line Not just merino. That's Sally
In-store Smartwool wall display with sheep sock packaging and a This is Baab poster
Smartwool hike socks in Baab packagingSmartwool ski socks in Kevin packagingSmartwool everyday socks in Sally packaging
Smartwool blind box printed with the sheep characters and one mystery sheepA row of seven patterned sheep charactersSmartwool website on a laptop, introducing the farmers: This is John and Linda. They raised your socks

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

Pillars

No One Climbs Alone

Pillars is an out of home campaign designed around one simple truth: personal growth is easier when you don’t do it alone. While most productivity apps emphasize individual discipline, Pillars turns progress into a shared experience by encouraging friends to support each other through goals, challenges, and accountability.

Pillars poster of people climbing a building on each other's shoulders, reading The way up is built togetherPillars poster of a rowing crew from above, reading Progress isn't about rowing harder. It's about rowing together

The campaign is designed primarily for print and outdoor placements in active, health-focused cities like Austin, Denver, and Los Angeles. Posters would appear in coffee shops, near gyms, on campus boards, and in walkable neighborhoods where young people gather around fitness and personal growth.

Pillars poster of three kids jumping, on a bus shelter at nightPillars poster of three hikers, on a street kiosk in New York

The visuals also extend naturally to social media, encouraging people to join and create community to achieve goals. Sometimes a small hurdle can look big to someone without support.

Pillars Instagram post of two surfers watching a big wavePillars Instagram post of friends and a dog jumping off a dock

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

Bar-S

Have Inexpensive Taste

Bar-S is the #1 best-selling hot dog brand in America, yet its low price often causes it to be culturally underestimated.

This campaign reframes affordability as confidence. Built on the insight that Gen Z knows what’s up, today isn’t about spending more; it’s about knowing better. “Have Inexpensive Taste” celebrates those who choose value without sacrificing style or flavor.

Bar-S poster on a brick wall of a woman in a fur coat holding a hot dog, reading The finest 99¢ you'll ever spendThree Bar-S posters on a building wall: Broke in life, rich in dogs; Luxury is a look, taste is a choice; Young, dumb, and broke approved

Through fashion-inspired visuals, bold headlines, and social-first activations like #HotPeopleEatHotDogs.

Instagram story of someone biting a hot dog, tagged #hotpeopleeathotdogsInstagram post of someone in a beanie and leather jacket eating a hot dog on a New York streetInstagram story selfie with a hot dog, tagged with the campaign hashtag

A Bar-S hot dog cart will show up on major award-show red carpets, the campaign turns a humble 99¢ hot dog into a symbol of smart taste and cultural confidence.

Concept image: guest in a gold gown on a red carpet holding a hot dog beside a Bar-S cartConcept image: guests in formalwear on a red carpet eating hot dogs beside a Bar-S cartConcept image: guest in a black suit on a red carpet holding a hot dog beside a Bar-S cart

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

SEE-HEAR-KEEP-PASS ON

A reflection card deck that combines original photography with thoughtful prompts designed to encourage pause and self-reflection.

SEE-HEAR-KEEP-PASS ON card box with a QR code, beside a deck showing a photograph on the top card

Each card features a question on the front and a photograph on the back, turning the deck into a small, portable gallery. A QR code allows users to collect the photograph as a print, extending the experience beyond the card itself.

Question and photo cards falling against a purple backgroundMore question and photo cards falling against a pale lavender background

Experience design:

After purchasing a print, users can submit an anonymous reflection responding to the prompt. Selected responses are shared on Instagram over the photograph, creating a growing community journal of anonymous thoughts and experiences.

Phone showing an Instagram post with an anonymous reflection written over a sunset photograph

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.

Whipped Body Care

Rebranding Skincare

Whipped Body Care wordmark over a swipe of body butter

Sometimes brands just need some direction and a rebrand...

Whipped Body Care was designed to fuse the elegant ‘Clean Girl’ aesthetic with the authentic values of high-quality, natural, and handmade body care. This strategic vision resulted in a simple, highly legible wordmark logo and a warm, inviting color palette featuring creams and natural earth tones. The new photography style highlights the rich textures and raw ingredients of the product, positioning the brand as a trustworthy, transparent, and aesthetically pleasing choice for consumers seeking effective, small-batch beauty.

Instagram is their only selling point; they have to ensure it appeals to users and portrays the brand as homemade yet of high quality and complete.

Twelve-tile Whipped Body Care Instagram feed of shea butter, skin, botanicals and whipped product textures

To contrast it with the previous feed, check out their Instagram @shopwhippedbodycare.

Screenshots of the previous Whipped Body Care Instagram profile and a post, captioned Old feed and post style

Simple and elevated packaging.

Matte black jar with the Whipped Body Care wordmark on a swipe of body butter

Concept work. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands shown.