Jacob Romero is an artist and designer who works across multiple 
artistic and design disciplines. His professional practice spans communication, exhibition, and product design.

His artistic practice is inspired by the metaphysical and jersey club remixes

He practices out of O.C.e, an experimental architecture and design studio c/o Joshua Hunt and Gibson Chidel.

He is pursuing a BDES in Industrial Design at the University of Illinois Chicago. He works as a Graphic Design Intern at New Home Star and an Exhibition and Communications Fellow at the UIC School of Design.


For freelance inquiries email, hello@jacob-romero.com


Experience:

Graphic Design Intern,
New Home Star, January 2024 - Present

Design Exhibition and Communication Fellowship,
UIC School of Design, September 2023 - Present


Graphic Design Intern,
Natural Fiber Welding, May 2024 - November 2024

Publication Design Fellowship,
UIC School of Design, September 2023 - May 2024

Selected Clients:

Adobe Stock
GKOH Films
UIC School of Art and Art History
Amber Agave

Awards:

UIC Osmosis Charles Harrison Scholarship, 2023

Exhibitions + Shows:

“Spring/thing breaking,” UIC 5th Floor Gallery, 2025

“After Image 003,” After/Time Gallery, 2025

“Group Critique,” Porsche Showroom, 2024

“What Was, What Is,” MCA Chicago, 2023


© Jacob Romero, 2024can’t you feel it too?