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Xavier Rios

Xavier Rios grew up in Rio Rico AZ and is currently pursuing a BFA in graphic design at The Art Institute of Tucson.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF TUCSON

Xavier Rios grew up in Rio Rico AZ and is currently pursuing a BFA in graphic design at The Art Institute of Tucson. Xavier chose to become a designer during high school when he was amazed by the artworks that were done in skateboard decks. School has helped him discover his potential as a designer. He has used his abilities to create the very first school newspaper at The Art Institute of Tucson. Outside of designing, he likes to take the time to be social with friends and skateboard whenever possible. Xavier focuses on making his work the same way he wants things in life to be: simple.

FAVORITE COLOR?
Red

FAVORITE TYPEFACE?
Code Bold

FAVORITE APP?
iMovie, Spotify

FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Breaking Bad

FAVORITE BOOK?
Forged By Fire

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Godzilla (2014)

FAVORITE MUSIC OR BAND?
Deftones, Nirvana, Beastie Boys

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Roy Lichtenstein

BOOKMARKED WEBSITE?
Reddit, Behance.net

YOUR DESIGN HERO?
Brian Lotti

TALENT YOU WISH YOU POSSESSED?
I wish I was Spider-man

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Probably focus into skateboarding

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
Do what you love and try not to look at what other people occupy themselves with.

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