# Catalina Estrada Columbian Artist / Graphic Designer By Life Fever | Published 2006-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-illustrations-by-catalina-estrada References: [lifever](http://www.lifever.com) & [catalinaestrada](http://www.catalinaestrada.com) Catalina Estrada is an artist born and raised in Medellín, Colombia. There she graduated in Graphic Design. Seven years ago she decided to travel to Europe, live in Paris and eventually move to Barcelona. There, she graduated in [Plastic Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catriona-gray). Today she is a freelance designer, illustrator and she also teaches illustration at IDEP in BCN. She is one of the hottest illustrators in Barcelona, with an exhibition that can be seen in every corner of Barcelona streets, through posters that show her work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Illustration:** Opportunities for businesses to innovate by implementing digital illustration into their branding and marketing strategies. - **Global Freelancing:** Shifting workforce trends towards global freelancing to take advantage of international talent. - **Art-based Education:** Opportunities for educators to incorporate art-based education into their curriculum and inspire the next generation of artists and designers. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Businesses in the graphic design industry can innovate by expanding their services to incorporate digital illustration. - **Education:** Education institutions can take advantage of the rising interest in art-based education to attract and retain students. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can innovate by incorporating digital illustration into their campaigns to appeal to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Woven Leaf Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalina-table-lamp.md) - [Contemporary Modern Artful Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-gallery-house.md) - [Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-collections.md) - [Latin American-Inspired QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-starbucks-merch.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Adorable Artist-Designed Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-calleja-1.md) - [Artist-Created Mezcal Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-series1.md) - [Cultural Contemporary Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scad-at-miami.md) - [Collaborative Artful Historic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battl-chair.md)