Catherine
Rosales

Interdisciplinary she, her

Catherine Rosales is a Salvadoran designer and illustrator based in Vancouver. With deep roots in her Salvadoran heritage, Catherine remains fluent in both the Spanish language and the cultural traditions that inspire her work. She believes in the magic of evoking emotions through art.

Profile photo of Catherine Rosales and one work thumbnail.
Poster displayed outdoors in an urban setting, alongside a display of an Instagram page for New Routes.

Poster design and social media created for New Routes, an organization that advocates for walkable communities through fun, active, and colourful visuals.

CREDITS: MOCK-UPS FROM SHUTTERSTOCK AND FIGMA.

Website prototype for New Routes, designed to help users navigate the key areas of importance for the organization, including their mission, events, education, and the ability to join their cause.

CREDIT: MOCK-UP FROM FIGMA.
The image on the left shows the design mocked up in a bag, while the image on the right shows the same elements used for an art card.

Illustrative design for a souvenir bag from El Salvador, inspired by the country’s vibrant, traditional art style.

CREDIT: MOCK-UP FROM FREEPIK.
The foreground image shows the editorial cover mocked up, while the background image is a zoomed-in and blurred version of the plain illustration.

This editorial cover for the article, Europe faces energy crisis visually conveys the gravity of Europe’s dependence on Russian energy.

CREDIT: MOCK-UP FROM ANAGRAM DESIGN.
The image on the left is the cover for Griseo the Delivery Pigeon, while the image on the right is an example of an inside spread for this book.

Griseo the Delivery Pigeon is a concept for a children’s book that teaches kids about the history of the pigeon post.

CREDITS: MOCK-UP FROM RAWPIXEL AND FREEPIK.
Different variations for backpacks, one pink with strawberries, one blue with crabs, and another yellow with abstract shapes, against a yellow background.

Backpack designs for Bakkers, a brand aimed at young teens that prides itself on its sustainable fabrics.

CREDITS: MOCK-UP FROM MRMOCKUP. TEAM PROJECT WITH SOL YOON AND JACOB CHONG.
The illustration on the left depicting marquees and a ticket-selling booth is shown on the Instagram mock-up on the right.

Illustration for a social media advertisement promoting the Criterion Channel. This illustration features movie marquees, symbolizing a celebration of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

CREDIT: MOCK-UP FROM FREEPIK.