Hello!
My name is Raquel Rabines and I am an artist and multimedia designer based in Boston, Massachusetts.
My design work has focused heavily on the connection between human experience and the natural world. I spent several years studying Psychology, and my interest in how we observe and perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us has continued to influence both my artistic and design practice.
Common themes I explore within my work include interconnection, time, observation of nature and natural processes, perception, and emotion.
Above all, my design methodology and creating process is the most important part of my identity as an artist and designer. I enjoy integrating traditional art forms—including painting, printmaking, collage, book arts, and photography—into my graphic design practice, creating work that bridges analog craftsmanship with contemporary graphic design. Working with physical materials is an essential part of my process, allowing me to create tactile pieces that can be held, experienced, and interacted with in meaningful ways.