I am a non-pretentious, easy-to-work with designer who is obsessed with designer handbags, essential oils, and am a bit of a nut when it comes to my dog. I design everything from logos for small businesses to communication materials for global leaders, on time, on budget and on multiple continents. Having operated as an independent for over 30 years, I conceptualize and produce alone as well as collaborate with clients and industry experts when the project calls for it. I’ve formed solid relationships over the years working in this style and believe it’s due to the success of my clients – they are some of the best and have defined my high standards. And, because we don’t work in the same office, I can give my dog lavender back rubs any time of day and still meet my deadlines.
BACKGROUND
My name is Maria Bucaro, I am the founder of Bucaro Design, Inc. and have been freelancing as an art director and graphic designer from my home office in Pasadena, CA since 1990.
My name is Maria Bucaro, I am the founder of Bucaro Design, Inc. and have been freelancing as an art director and graphic designer from my home office in Pasadena, CA since 1990.
I have extensive experience in creating visual communication for print and digital. I've worked with professionals at all levels at global corporations, public relations agencies, communication firms, universities, small business and not-for-profit agencies.
I develop brand and corporate identities, campaign identity marks, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, magazines, direct mail campaigns, infographics, logo designs, and website design.
Art directing teams and collaborating with other designers, photographers, web programmers, writers and printers have proven successful for my clients. I am skilled at assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources when needed and developing schedules to ensure project milestones are met and completed.
On large scale projects, I excel at supervising and coordinating production and implementation so that jobs are executed efficiently and effectively within budget. Having worked with a global mining company for over 15 years, I am experienced in producing projects in multiple languages and managing distribution on a global scale.
CLIENTS and account assignments
AmeriForce Publishing
Anderson Group Public Relations Agency
Athens Services
Baskin-Robbins
BB&K Law Firm
Chumash Casino Resort
City of Hope
Core Consulting
Curative Yoga
Dunkin-Donuts
Entertainment Partners
Girls on the Run
Henry’s Market
Holy Family Services
Hunt Wesson, Inc.
Imerys Talc
Immanuel Christian High School
Kennecott Mining
Koo Koo Roo Chicken
Los Angeles Business Institute
Loyola Marymount University
Newmont Mining
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Minerals
Smart & Final
Stephen Clouse & Associates Public Relations Agency
Sugerman Communication Public Relations Agency
TOGO's Sandwiches
Transworld Bank
U.S. Borax
U.S. Borax, Boron Operations
UCLA School of Nursing
USC Keck Medicine Health Sciences
USC Keck School of Medicine
Vermont LA
YMCA
Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1985
AA, Interior Design, Brooks College, Long Beach, CA, 1982
personal
I am a registered yoga instructor of therapeutic practices and a certified holistic health coach. I am curious about health and wellness and am always on a path of learning. Offering these services at various establishments in my community is a passion of mine.