Oscar Miguel Santos

performance | music | design | education | curatorial | arttrax radio podcast | cv |


  1. LACMA – Mobile App Design

    A proposed re-design for LACMA’s Mobile App to increase traffic to LACMA’s online digital collection and to improve the User Interface and User Experience. This project is part of on-going consultation work with LACMA.



  2. Motion Graphics Reel

    A motion graphics reel featuring recent projects. Created using After Effects (Roto, Keying, Motion Graphics), Character Animator, Premiere & 3d Animation..



  3. LA DISCO ES QULTURA – Brand Design

    I created logos for LA DISCO ES QULTURA, A record label and monthly DJ night based in Los Angeles. I was inspired by 90s Rave Flyers, Low-Rider Culture and Underground Music scenes. For more info visit https://www.instagram.com/la_disco_es_qultura/



  4. TROPICO UNION – Brand Design

    I designed the Brand Identity for Trópico Union, a Multimedia Creative Lab in Pico-Union Los Angeles. The inspiration was vintage hand drawn logos, and a tropical aesthetic reminiscent of the Brazilian Tropicalia. For more info visit https://www.instagram.com/tropicounion/



  5. Mesa Verde – Brand Identity & Signage

    I designed the Brand Identity for Mesa Verde, a gourmet vegan restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA. I was inspired by vintage botanical drawings and minimalism.
    More about the restaurant here http://mesaverderestaurant.com/



  6. Grass Roots Alchemy – Branding Identity & Signage

    I designed the Brand Identity and signage for Grass Roots Alchemy, a herbal tonic lounge in West Hollywood, CA.
    I was inspired by ancient alchemical drawings and sigils. The signage is executed in wood and brass.
    More about the restaurant here http://www.grassrootsalchemy.com/



  7. LQAFF – Social Media Branding

    A comprehensive social media logo designed for the Latin@ Queer Arts and Film Festival.



  8. Alternative Apparel – User Interface & Web Design

    I designed the user interface for Alternative Apparel’s men’s and women’s collection pages. I was inspired by the ‘golden ratio’ when creating this gallery page for their web store.



  9. American Idol – Photo Editing & Interface Design

    I was the primary photo editor for all web based content and I also helped create the user interface for Fox’s American Idol Season 12.