Born and raised in the projects of New York City’s South Bronx, Carlos grew up in a community where multi-culturalism wasn’t a buzzword, but rather a way of life. Working with and within other cultures has been second nature… naturally. Getting things done in a more than timely fashion is common to those reared in New York’s fast-paced lifestyle.

Carlos’ design education has been extensive. From the wonderment of bold, provocative subway grafitti to the sophistication of MOMA to the subtle blue-bricked streets of El Viejo San Juan to the neon-powered streets of Tokyo, Carlos has drawn inspiration from every visual experience he has been fortunate to have had. He has studied in New York, Minneapolis, Tokyo and Cincinnati.