Hi, I’m Elaine Aquino, a Dominican-born graphic designer, photographer, and visual artist based in Cranbury, New Jersey.
I create strategic visual identities and experiences across branding, packaging, editorial design, digital campaigns, and commercial photography. My work is grounded in clear concepts, refined typography, thoughtful composition, and systems that help brands communicate with purpose.
I earned an Associate of Applied Science in Advertising & Graphic Design from Mercer County Community College. My work includes the official identity selected for MCCC’s Liberal Arts & Humanities Institute, the winning design for the college’s Fashion Week brochure, and award-recognized work for the Philadelphia Flower Show. My photography and cover artwork have also appeared in Rolling Stone India, Le Future Wave, Iggy Magazine, and Spotify releases for Olivia Castriota and NOTNORTH.
Before focusing fully on design, I built a career in e-commerce, operations, and hospitality leadership. That experience shaped how I work today: organized, collaborative, attentive to detail, and focused on creating solutions that support real business goals.
Outside of design, I’m a devoted mom, reader, and road-trip planner. I’m currently open to full-time, part-time, and freelance opportunities in graphic design, brand identity, production design, packaging, editorial, and digital creative work.
