I AM
I AM
KAREL
KAREL
Designing with Personality, Authenticity, and Color
Designing with Personality, Authenticity, and Color

ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Karel Venegas-Cabrera, a multidisciplinary designer with expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography, and UX Design.
I identify as "Panamexican"—half Panamanian and half Mexican— born and raised in southeastern Michigan, USA. My diverse heritage has profoundly influenced both my personal identity and professional journey, shaping my design sensibilities with a deep commitment to authenticity. I am passionate about expressing Color, Culture, Honesty, and Individuality through my work.
I hold both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture, and during my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to explore courses in Interior Design, Graphic Design, and UX Design. This interdisciplinary approach has made me a more versatile designer, allowing me to draw inspiration from the cultural, societal, and architectural elements I encounter in the places I visit.
While I recognize that there is always more to learn, I take pride in being a quick learner, open-minded, and a designer of many trades.
Outside of designing I am an animal lover, on-demand Barista, and group trip planner
Hi! I’m Karel Venegas-Cabrera, a multidisciplinary designer with expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography, and UX Design.
I identify as "Panamexican"—half Panamanian and half Mexican— born and raised in southeastern Michigan, USA. My diverse heritage has profoundly influenced both my personal identity and professional journey, shaping my design sensibilities with a deep commitment to authenticity. I am passionate about expressing Color, Culture, Honesty, and Individuality through my work.
I hold both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture, and during my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to explore courses in Interior Design, Graphic Design, and UX Design. This interdisciplinary approach has made me a more versatile designer, allowing me to draw inspiration from the cultural, societal, and architectural elements I encounter in the places I visit.
While I recognize that there is always more to learn, I take pride in being a quick learner, open-minded, and a designer of many trades.
Outside of designing I am an animal lover, on-demand Barista, and group trip planner
EDUCATION
ELISAVA
Master of Interior Design & Interior Architecture | Barcelona
September 2025 - July 2026
University of Michigan
Master of Architecture
2018 - 2021 | GPA 3.9
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S Architectural Studies
2018 - 2021 | GPA 3.7
EXPERIENCE
SomosNido
Design Intern | Barcelona, ES
December 2025 - June 2026
SEEK Design + Architecture
Project Designer | Chicago, IL
June 2023 - April 2024
CannonDesign
Architecture Intern | Chicago, IL
May - August 2022
SOFTWARE






You could be anywhere else on the internet, but you're here! Thank you for taking a look at my work!
You could be anywhere else on the internet, but you're here! Thank you for taking a look at my work!































