Bendito Creative was established by Elie Rivera, a burgeoning graphic designer and social media marketing enthusiast. Elie started their design journey at Guilford Technical Community College by earning an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design. While in school, they worked freelance helping local grassroots organizations with social media assets and print layouts.

Elie’s training and skills extend past solely graphic design into photography, videography, illustration, and printmaking. In their free time, they enjoy vending at art markets, spending time with loved ones, and engaging in self-care.