JOSHEN RAY BONIFACIO
Photo by Jon R. Moore
Hey! My name's Joshen. My creative journey began at Clark College, where I realized I have a knack for problem solving through visual communication. After I received my AAT, I transferred to Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR to continue my education. I interned with Leverenz & Associates, where I had the opportunity to work with clients such as Pioneer Courthouse Square, PDX Live, and Page St. Sound Lab. I obtained my BFA with a major in Graphic Design and a minor in Photography in the spring of 2023.
I have since worked at Clark College Foundation and PointNorth as a Creative Specialist, covering graphic design, photography, videography, and content creation. I have worked with several organizations such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, Washington State Transit Association, Strive Northwest, PacMtn, and YWCA.
My brain is constantly flowing with different things I want to do, so having multiple creative outlets helps me express that. I want to create more than I want to consume. I’ve always thought about how every single human-created thing had to be designed at some point. The shirt that you're wearing, the chair you sit on, the car you drive, the buildings surrounding you, all of it was thought of and designed by people. Sometimes you appreciate the quality and characteristics of a design, or you could be frustrated with the lack of functionality and aesthetics. Maybe you go about your day and it doesn’t even cross your mind. My goal is to make people think and appreciate the things that I create.
I'm a second generation filipino immigrant. I've lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life, which is home to beautiful scenery. My favorite color is blue. I'm a May Gemini and my personality type is INFJ. My favorite Pokémon is Vaporeon. I have an undying love for pugs. I love tattoos, houseplants, playing guitar, playing video games, camping, going to the beach, and spending time with family.