ABOUT
Hello! I'm Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea!
I have been a graphic designer excelling in desktop publishing programs, dabbling in web design, & making brand content for twenty years. I have owned my own brick-&-mortar studios, & developed my own brands. Designing user-centric UX, beautiful graphics & meeting deadlines are some of my strongest skills.
Please, take a look around my portfolio & don't forget to say, "Hi!"
WHO IS SHELLY?
I'm an illustrative graphic designer & an avid UX enthusiast.
How would you describe me? Studious, trustworthy, creative, communicative, efficient, hardworking, a leader, empathetic, & a great friend. I hope we can connect!
- Alias: Mama Chickpea
- Website: www.shellyarroyo.com
- Email: shelly@shellyarroyo.com
- City: El Paso, Texas USA
- Interests: Fitness, Word Puzzles, Mom Hacks
- Personality Type: Protagonist (ENFJ-A)
- Bachelor of Arts:Graphic Design (Web Concentration)
- Master of Science:
User Experience Design (UXD)
STATS
Every good designer needs to appreciate math (& animation)! So, let's talk stats.
Years Designing
Projects
Hours Of Creativity
Art Mediums
Skills
PROCESS
Every day Shelly tackles the creative process in an agile way--Always circling back to various parts of the process & re-evaluating it all. There can be so many tangents to creativity in the use-centric experience!
Testimonials
I've known Mama Chickpea for years. Her skills & passion for her work always amaze me. If she doesn't know how to do somethng, she wastes no time figuring out how to overcome that. Shelly is a gifted designer, excellent teacher, mother, & friend. I am always happy to work with her on a project!
Dan C.
Programmer & IT Specialist
Shelly is a talented graphic designer that has had several iterations of her businesses. From brick-and-mortar retail shops to online studios, her talent is endless. I have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects, & her imagination & love of her craft is extraordinary. I would use her graphic talents for any branding project I have in the works. Her commitment & customer service philosophies are a level not often found in the industry. I will happily use her talents any time I can do so.
Denise G.
Entreprenuer & Accountant
Shelly is a great artist. Her work shows how creative and artistic her mind is. Her work has a lot of details and is always very colorful. I have acquired many of her works over the years and they are of great quality.
Liza H.
Educator
Mama Chickpea has a creative & innovative style that brings so much joy to customers like myself. Her keen attention to detail makes every item special. For years, my family & I have treasured her hand made art. It has become a tradition to seek out her help in creating memorable pieces for us. We look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.
Yury M.
PCIT Therapist
Shelly did an absolutely amazing job in helping design a logo, website, and other branding materials for my small business! She was professional, kind, and always got the materials to me in a tmely manner. Her attention to detail made me feel like she cared just as much about my business as I do. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Mama Chickpea and would recommend her to anyone!
