Hospitality-inspired
graphic designer.

Between 2018 and 2023, while studying graphic design at Austin Community College and The University of Texas at Austin, I worked in a few hotels. Simultaneously scrambling eggs, checking in guests, and learning the ins and outs of typography and color theory, it was inevitable that I’d carry guest-service standards into my design practice. From effective cross-functional collaboration to empathy-driven communication, my “hotel brain” continues to influence the way I work and the goals I aim for.

Having once shaped the complimentary breakfast buffet experience, my design goals revolve around creating precise and cohesive brand experiences that help people escape the hustle and bustle and the plain and mundane of everyday life.

A host at heart, I am especially drawn to hospitality and consumer goods projects, with a particular fondness for food and beverage opportunities. Beyond that, I’d also love to design for entertainment outlets such as movies, TV shows, books, and video games — experiences that give us all a brief escape.

If this rings a bell for you, ring mine for service! 🛎️

Maria Kaprial