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Omar Ojeda-Islas is a Chicago based graphic designer specializing in branding. His practice is rooted in typographic systems, visual clarity, and a focus on exploring structure through typography and layout.
He has worked with early stage start ups, minority owned businesses, and in house teams. He is currently a Designer at Anchor, a studio based in Richmond and Reakt in Chicago.
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Currently at
2025 — Now
Chicago, IL • Freelance
Currently crafting identities with the talented team
at Reakt.
2021 — Now
Richmond, VA • Freelance
Currently redesigning Anchor’s website. We’ve grown, evolved, and we’re ready to show you what we’re made of. Stay tuned.
I collaborate with my creative team to design brand identities, social content, and pitch decks for small and mid-sized businesses, while also supporting internal efforts with visually compelling RFP decks.
2021 — Now
Previously at
2023 — 2024
New York, NY • Contract
Developed a cohesive brand identity system for Roam, establishing a strong and consistent online presence.
Created media ads that facilitated partnership discussions and enhanced brand visibility.
2019 — 2021
Designer @ Galeria Studio
Chicago, IL • Freelance
Galeria Studio is my design practice where I practiced my design skills during college. I designed flyers, print materials, and websites for local creatives and friends, tailoring designs to unique client needs.
Recognition
2023
Online Design Award
2021
Not My Type, Typefaces on Display
Glass Curtain Gallery • Chicago, IL
Can we define our times through a typeface? How do we choose the perfect vessel to communicate an idea? Can a typeface design bring awareness to societal injustices?
With the multitude of new type foundries and bespoke typefaces cropping up all over Instagram and design blogs, it seemed like the timing was right to ask Graphic design majors taking their first typography to choose any typeface or type designer to feature as an installation for a gallery exhibition. The result is a diverse collection of new and old, decorative and functional, revivals and remixes.