About Robin

Graphic artist and designer for a long time – 25 years and counting–, with a load of experience working in-house and remotely, as part of teams or as a solo freelancer; skilled and knowledgeable of design software from Adobe and Affinity; also handy with other creative and productivity tools from Microsoft, Google, and Figma, among others.

The story of

Robin Pérez

Robin was born in Havana, Cuba; inheriting the artistic skills from his father and the social skills from his mother, he started out soon drawing everywhere he could and making friends; though he considers himself a bit of an introvert. Since elementary school on, he was often picked to illustrate subjects in classes, decorate the schools’ walls, and other artistic activities. During his youth he started making comics with the help of friends who collaborated in the story-building and scripts; unfortunately, none of the comics were published in Cuba, and most were lost.

In 1994, after studying Japanese language for three years, Robin achieved his dream of traveling to Japan; over there he visited many cities and landmarks he only knew of thru books, and made many friends, some of which are still in touch with him today.

After Japan, Robin emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Miami, Florida, where he worked at a supermarket, went to Miami-Dade College and studied graphic design; in that college he met his future wife, Ana Lilia. In 2001, they married in Texas, and have lived together in Houston since 2004.

Robin has a knack for learning foreign languages, loves traveling all over the world, and likes to volunteer for different causes.

Left-handed (zurdo)

Polyglot – can communicate in five or six languages (or tries doing so)

Created or illustrated around a dozen comics with manga influences in the 1980s-90s in his native Cuba.

Zodiac sign: Leo (though not a believer in such things)

Storyline

1971

Born in Havana, Cuba; not that long after, he started drawing and painting, anywhere, on any medium, including forbidden walls.

1994

A life-changing trip to Japan, after which, Robin emigrated to the United States of America.

1997

Started studying graphic design in Miami-Dade College in Florida.

2002

New life in Texas; married, first job as a graphic designer in San Antonio.

2004

Moved to Houston, Texas. Big city, bigger opportunities.

2006

Began a long working relationship with MARION marketing agency, collaborating over the years as freelancer, full-timer and contractor.

2012

First steps of the personal project Xocololo™, a children series with purpose, including graphic stories and merchandise. Still slowly developing.

Today

Open to new challenges and opportunities as a freelance design consultant and mentor.