Ricardo Ortega is a seasoned art director and brand consultant based in Chiriqui, Panama.Ricardo has more than 12 years doing design and advertising. He started in the business when still a student back in 1996.
In 2001, Ricardo left his home country to pursue a Masters Degree in Advertising at UT Austin. Little he knew at the time that -besides adding a new title to his CV- he would also find the woman of his dreams. After spending two wonderful years in The Lone Star State, Ricardo went back to Panama to work for Supermercados Romero as Marketing Manager. During his years at Romero, Ricardo revamped the image of the company with innovative design and brand management.
In 2006, Ricardo Ortega decided to start his own design and branding practice. Since then, Ricardo has done work for many clients including Franklin Jurado, Romero, The Panamonte Inn & Spa, Hacienda La Esmeralda, Fontlab Inc., Sonoma Foie Gras among others.
A man with a wide range of talents and interests, Ricardo also practices photography, marketing consulting, brand analysis, and is currently investigating and experimenting with furniture design and cooking.