ZAIDA CARRION / CREATIVE DESIGNER
Hi, I’m Zaida.
A creative mind. A business perspective.
I’m a graphic and web designer with a background in accounting and a love for making ideas come to life.
I bring curiosity, care, and more than 25 years of business experience to the work I create.
ZAIDA / CREATIVE DESIGNER & LIFELONG LEARNER
01 / A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Numbers were my first career. Design became my next adventure.
Graphic & web designer / lifelong learner
My professional life started in business and accounting, but I was always drawn to the creative side of things. I began taking on web and design projects for clients, continued studying, and completed a certificate in Web Design and Development in 2018.
In May 2026, I earned my A.S. in Digital Media, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I enjoy a challenge, I care about the details, and I am still excited whenever I get to learn something new.
25+ YEARS
in business & accounting
02 / SKILLS & TOOLS
Making things look good is only part of the job.
From the first idea to the finished file, I enjoy making the pieces fit together.
Branding • Websites • Print • Visual content
01 / DESIGN PRACTICE
- Branding and visual identity development
- Layout design and design principles
- User-focused website structure and navigation
- Translating client needs into clear visual solutions.
02 / SOFTWARE & PLATFORMS
- WordPress and Divi website design
- Illustrator: logos and vector illustration
- InDesign: editorial layouts and print production
- Photoshop: image adjustment and compositing
- Canva and Adobe Express: digital content
- Affinity.
03 / HOW I WORK
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Analytical problem-solving
- Client communication and needs assessment
- Project organization and workflow management
- Reliable deadlines and independent remote work.
04 / ALSO PART OF MY TOOLKIT
- More than 25 years in accounting and business operations
- Bilingual communication in English and Spanish
- An eye for clarity, detail and consistency.
03 / THE WORK
Selected client experience
A few of the organizations I have designed for over the years.
For visual examples, visit my project portfolio.
Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Bar Association
Web Design Services
2024–Present
Environmental Restoration Services
Web Design Services
2023–Present
Corretjer LLC Attorneys
Web Design Services
2018–Present
CVR Tax & Accounting
Logo Design & Web Design
2016–Present
Lugo Mender Group
Web Design Services
2016–Present
Cuevas Segarra
Web Design & Marketing Design
2015–Present
Jose Garcia, CPA
Web Design Services
2015–Present
04 / THE OTHER SIDE OF MY CAREER
Yes, I also work with numbers.
Working with professional businesses for decades has taught me to value accuracy, communication, reliability, and a clear message.
2000–PRESENT
Facsimile Paper Connection
Accountant
1999–2015
Dust Control Service of PR
Controller
05 / EDUCATION & CONTINUING LEARNING
School, courses, and plenty of practice.
Formal studies, continuing education, and hands-on experience all play a part in my work.
2026 · SUMMA CUM LAUDE
A.S. in Digital Media
Seminole State College
Graduated May 2026.
2025 · THREE CERTIFICATES
Digital Media & Graphic Design Certificates
Seminole State College
Digital Media Content Developer (August); Digital and Interactive Media Design (August); Graphic Design Content Developer (December).
2024
Graphic Design Specialization
CalArts · Coursera
Completed June 2024.
2018
Web Design & Development Certificate
Florida State University
Completed May 2018.
1998
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting Specialization
Completed June 1998.
06 / PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
Professional affiliation
AIGA · American Institute of Graphic Arts
Student Member, February 2026–Present
NEXT / TAKE A LOOK
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