Version 1.0 · 2024

Built to last.
Not to trend.

ROGER wasn't built around aesthetics. It was built around a point of view — that great creative leadership leaves systems behind, not just work. This document is the proof of that thinking applied to itself.

FoundedEl Salvador, 2024
RoleHead of Creative
ReachLATAM · United States
This documentLiving — updated as the brand evolves
01
Design is a language, not a style.

Every decision — a typeface, a color, a margin — communicates something before a word is read. ROGER treats design as a precise tool for meaning, not decoration.

02
Systems over moments.

One great piece is luck. A system that produces great work consistently is leadership. ROGER is built to scale — in teams, in campaigns, in decades.

03
Timeless beats current.

Trends date everything they touch. ROGER was designed to look as deliberate in 10 years as it does today — through restraint, not avoidance.

01 — The mark

The logo.

WordmarkPrimary mark · ROGER

The primary mark. Use on dark backgrounds with the light version, and on light backgrounds with the dark version. Minimum height: 24px. Always maintain clear space equal to the height of the "R" on all sides.

MonogramSecondary mark · RG

The secondary mark. Used in compact contexts — favicons, app icons, social avatars. Never use alongside the wordmark at the same scale.

02 — Color

The palette.

A warm, restrained palette built around near-black and off-white. Every color earns its place — nothing is decorative.

Obsidian blackHero · Nav · Footer · Dark UI
Applications
Hero / Nav
Say hello →
Building the creative systems
A creative leader with 10+ years designing high-impact solutions.
Creative DirectionBrand StrategyAI Direction
Work card hover
Brand Communication · 2026
Elaniin Lands in L.A.
Directing the visual ecosystem behind Elaniin's expansion.
View case study →

The foundational dark — used for the hero, navbar, footer, contact section, and all dark UI states including card hover effects.

Parchment bgPage background · Buttons · Inverted text
Applications
CTA buttons on dark
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Stats section
10+
Years leading
70+
Brands shaped
10
Disciplines
7
Certifications

The warm off-white — the primary page background and the inverted color for buttons and text on dark surfaces. Never pure white.

Stone mutedBody text · Labels · Metadata · Nav links
Applications
Body text
About
Beyond the brief.
Beyond the pixels.
I started as a graphic designer — and I still am one at heart. Over time I realized the most powerful thing I could do wasn't just design more.
Eyebrow labels
Case Studies
Experience
About
Education & Credentials

The secondary tone — used for all body text, metadata, nav links, eyebrows, and supporting information. Never for primary headings.

Ash BORDERCard borders · Section dividers · Grid lines
Nav border#EDEAE3 · 10% Opacity
Section divider#EDEAE3 · 8% Opacity
Subtle#EDEAE3 · 6% Opacity
Card border#1a1915 · 20% Opacity
Section divider#1a1915 · 12% Opacity
Subtle#1a1915 · 6% Opacity
Applications
Skill tags
Creative DirectionBrand StrategyTeam LeadershipVisual SystemsAI DirectionPhotography
Experience cards
Lead Graphic Designer
Elaniin
Senior Graphic Designer & Photographer
Elaniin

Transparent borders that create structure without weight. Used at 12% on light backgrounds, 10% on dark backgrounds.

03 — Typography

The type.

Instrument SansPrimary typeface · Google Fonts
Regular · Body400 · 15px / 1.75

I'm Roger — a creative leader with 10+ years designing and directing high-impact solutions. I build the systems, vision, and AI-powered workflows that make great design scale. Based in El Salvador, working with brands across LATAM and the U.S.

Regular400
Aa
Aa
Medium500
Aa
Aa
SemiBold600
Aa
Aa
Bold700
Aa
Aa

Used for all UI, navigation, body text, labels, and headings. Body text runs at 15px / 1.75 line-height in Regular (400).

Source Serif 4Accent typeface · Google Fonts
Light Italic300
Aa
Regular Italic400
Aa
Medium Italic500
Aa

Used exclusively in italic as a typographic accent — never for body text or UI. Applied to key words in headings. Always paired with Instrument Sans Bold.

04 — Voice

How ROGER speaks.

The brand has a clear voice — direct, grounded, and confident without being loud. Every word should feel like it was chosen, not filled in.

Direct
not blunt
Confident
not arrogant
Precise
not cold
Timeless
not trendy
In practiceReal examples from the brand
Write this
Hero headline

"Building the creative systems that move brands forward."

About copy

"Design is my native language — strategy and people management are what I've layered on top."

Not this
Hero headline

"Passionate about creating innovative brand experiences that leverage cutting-edge design thinking."

About copy

"I'm a creative professional with a unique blend of skills and a passion for delivering results-driven solutions."

05 — Applications

The brand in the world.

Restrained, intentional objects. The logo does the work — nothing else needs to.

Apparel
T-Shirt
Black · Wordmark center chest · Parchment print
Apparel
Hoodie
Black · Wordmark chest left · Parchment print
Accessories
Cap
Black · Wordmark embroidered · Tonal finish