In a world that often moves too fast — where noise, consumption, and endless busyness pull us away from what really matters — I chose to slow down. Despacio.

Dancing Elements was born from that pause, from a deep desire to live and create in a way that respects ourselves, others, and the future of our planet.

I grew up in Colombia, surrounded by the rhythm of rainstorms, the dance of the wind, and the flow of rivers. Since childhood, I have felt a profound connection to nature — especially to water, my greatest muse. This connection has shaped the way I see design: as a practice that can heal, nurture, and transform. The name Dancing Elements is a reflection of this belief — that everything around us moves, breathes, and belongs to one great universal dance.

My path to design was not accidental. After earning my Bachelor’s in Studio Arts and Art History, and later my Master’s in Graphic Design from Otis College of Art and Design, I began imagining a practice that could integrate creativity, sustainability, and human connection. I sketched the first ideas for Dancing Elements on a tiny notebook during a Typo San Francisco conference back in 2012, using a multicolored pencil — a simple but powerful symbol of how diverse, vibrant, and alive this vision felt to me.

Later, living and working in the Netherlands profoundly shaped my understanding of what work could feel like. There, I experienced a culture where employees were treated like family, where everyone stopped at noon to eat lunch together — talking about life, not work — and where even interns had a voice at the table. That experience taught me that true creativity thrives where respect, equity, and humanity are honored.

Today, Dancing Elements is more than a design studio — it is a practice, a philosophy, and a commitment to regeneration. Through brand identity design and thoughtful, intentional graphics, I help businesses, creatives, and organizations tell their stories in a way that is both beautiful and deeply meaningful. I listen — really listen — to my clients’ visions, stories, and values, because I believe design should represent something true.

This practice is not a trend. Long before “sustainability” became a buzzword, Dancing Elements was quietly taking root, shaped by more than a decade of learning, traveling, and spiritual growth — including time spent in Bali, where I deepened my understanding of mindfulness and spiritual connection.

It is not always easy to live and create in a way that resists consumerism and embraces minimalism, especially in a city as fast-paced as Los Angeles. But this is my calling. Dancing Elements exists to show that design can be a bridge — between people and planet, between ideas and impact, between what we dream and what we build together.

This is my invitation: let’s co-create something that moves with purpose, honors your story, and contributes to a more mindful, regenerative future.

Ps: I hold a Green Design Certification and am currently pursuing an Herbalism Certification to dive deeper into the regenerative principles that inspire my work. These studies allow me to bridge design with ecology, creating visuals that not only communicate but also reflect cycles of renewal and care for the world around us.

Con Amor,
Paola