Simonetta’s professional work specializes in design direction, creative direction, brand identity systems, photo editing and editorial direction.
Her personal practice stems from being a fronteriza from the Mexico/U.S. border and includes themes of identity, nature and place.
Contact
simonetta.nieto@gmail.com
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Happenings
2024 - The Border is Beautiful, Group Exhibition, Eagle Pass, Texas
2023 - State of Wander, Group Exhibition, New York
2023 - Campaign for Journalism, Speaker
2022 - Vértice Festival, Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala, Speaker
2022 - Pocoapoco, Mexico, Art Resident
2022 - School of Visual Arts, MFA Illustration of Visual Essay, Guest Critic
2022 - Latin American Design Awards, Judge
2022 - Pratt Institute, Mentor
2020 - Pratt Institute, Advocating for Diversity and Equity, Panelist
2019 - Society of Illustrators, Illustrator 62, Judge
2019 - Working Not Working Mag, Press
2019 - Newspaper Club, Press
2019 - AIGA: Eye on Design, Press
2018 - Milan Design Award for Best Engagement, The Diner
2018 - On Air Fest, Panel Moderator and Curator
2018 - American Society of Magazine Editors, Surface, Best Cover Finalist
Education
The University of Texas, Bachelor of Journalism
With a concentration in Copy and Design
Her personal practice stems from being a fronteriza from the Mexico/U.S. border and includes themes of identity, nature and place.
Contact
simonetta.nieto@gmail.com
Happenings
2024 - The Border is Beautiful, Group Exhibition, Eagle Pass, Texas
2023 - State of Wander, Group Exhibition, New York
2023 - Campaign for Journalism, Speaker
2022 - Vértice Festival, Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala, Speaker
2022 - Pocoapoco, Mexico, Art Resident
2022 - School of Visual Arts, MFA Illustration of Visual Essay, Guest Critic
2022 - Latin American Design Awards, Judge
2022 - Pratt Institute, Mentor
2020 - Pratt Institute, Advocating for Diversity and Equity, Panelist
2019 - Society of Illustrators, Illustrator 62, Judge
2019 - Working Not Working Mag, Press
2019 - Newspaper Club, Press
2019 - AIGA: Eye on Design, Press
2018 - Milan Design Award for Best Engagement, The Diner
2018 - On Air Fest, Panel Moderator and Curator
2018 - American Society of Magazine Editors, Surface, Best Cover Finalist
Education
The University of Texas, Bachelor of Journalism
With a concentration in Copy and Design