Juniio Studio is the creative workspace of Junior Pacheco, a Graphic designer based in Chicago, IL.
Their practice exists at the intersection of digital and physical mediums, exploring the boundaries of design through print media, creative and analog technology, and the intricacies of craft. Their work reflects a curiosity for process and materiality, balancing tactile experimentation with contemporary design tools to create thoughtful, engaging experiences.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago — Master of Design, Graphic Design
Texas State University — Bachelor of Science, Digital Media Innovation
Awards
Board of Trustees Fellowship, University of Illinois Chicago [2024]
“Lost in Translation” Podcast, Texas State University Undergraduate Honors Thesis [2023]
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From studio to home, Everyday Grotesque is a remnant of the spaces we move through, shaped by light & shadows, textures, and unintentional marks of creativity. This typeface transforms the mundane into a language of form, capturing the rhythm of lived-in spaces through type.
An ongoing letterpress series that uncovers the nuanced truth behind the rich vernacular of the South. Each print highlights a Southern saying, pairing it with the hidden meanings and intentions behind the phrase. The project invites viewers to “read between the lines,” offering insight into the complexities of Southern communication and culture.
How can code bridge the digital and physical worlds? This project explored the translation of generative code into a tangible artifact. Collaborating with a partner, I used P5.js to develop a multi-layered sketch featuring abstract symbols and type. Each layer was laser-engraved onto separate linoleum blocks, which were then hand-printed to create unique "clusters" through layered compositions.
Save the Craftsmen merges two graphic canons — “The Crystal Goblet” by Beatrice Warde and “Our Book” by El Lissitzky — into a duel reading experience.
Each text follows its own visual system, allowing for separate readings; however, through strategic overlap, the systems interact to create new interpretations, inviting readers to explore the convergence of these graphic canons.
For the 2020 film The Invisible Man directed by Leigh Whannell, I crafted the opening credits to reflect the film's themes of psychological abuse, isolation, and surveillance technology. The viewer experiences a sense of stalking, as if observing through security monitors. ASCII graphics intensify this sensation by distorting the viewer's perception. Layered breathing and typing sound effects, paired with an eerie soundtrack that abruptly halts, heighten the tension, creating an unsettling, immersive experience.
Cyber Chase is a conceptual exhibition catalog for the Museum of Pop Culture, celebrating the influence of Black female artists on the Y2K aesthetic of the late '90s and early 2000s. Through stills from music videos, advertisements, and technology references, the catalog captures the era's unique blend of fashion, music visuals, and cultural nostalgia.
Collection of photos from my experience as an official member of the SXSW Content Team (2022) and as a freelance photographer (2023), capturing the vibrancy and diversity of the festival.