Sofia Santana is a Mexican-American designer with a BFA in Communication Design and a minor in Printmaking from Parsons School of Design. 

With a strong inclination towards editorial design, typography, and the book arts, her work focuses on the Mexican-American experience and bringing to light the issues that the Latine, Indigenous, and Queer communities face in the United States. 

Through her work, she hopes to amplify and celebrate underrepresented voices and aid in helping create a supportive community for marginalized people across the nation.
Layered Histories: Latine Muralism in Urban LandscapesA set of three risograph-printed, accordion-bound artist's books that celebrate public works of art found across Latine communities throughout the United States. Learn more.


Murals Into the Vernacular Folk TraditionHonoring the legacy of Los Tres Grandes, this risograph printed newsprint features writing about the history of Mexican Muralism and its influence on Chicanx artists in the United States. Learn more.


Hasta la RaízInspired by the colorful streets of Mexico, Hasta la Raíz features a collection of poetry, writing, and photography personal to my idea of home and belonging. Learn more.



Un Verano Sin TiMoving type exploration of a New York Times article headline using only black and white type, with moving images added later as a form of motion practice. Learn more.



Somebody Does LovePoster design printed on the risograph printer, later CMYK screenprinted. Learn more.



Pulling from HistoryEditorial design highlighting the importance of design history when creating contemporary graphic design work. Learn more.



Records / Art / Culture
Logo animation exploration featuring the vintage RCA logo, modernized to represent a century of artists, genres, and albums under the American music label. Learn more.




All Are WelcomeFunded by the Beaverton School District, this mural encourages a welcoming environment on the walls of Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon. Learn more.