ABOUT ME
My name is Katarina Someillan and I am a Production Designer and Fabricator with a passion for creating experiences that mix the profound, humorous, and totally absurd!
Born and raised in Miami, FL, I am a Cuban-American who grew up in a culture that values teamwork, picking up new skills, and a zest for life that can find the humor in the best and worst of times. At Immaculata La-Salle High School (class of 2019) I found my love for prop design within a growing theatre program, in addition to developing skills in creative writing and graphic design.
I later went on to attend Savannah College of Art & Design, earning a B.F.A. in Production Design with a concentration in Theme Parks and Attractions, graduating Spring of 2024. Finding my unique style was a process of combining the story I was tasked to tell with my unique perspective; from relying on my sense of humor to create a hairdryer for a famously hairless video game character, to appealing to a sense of discovery via a glitching portal to another dimension. In order to fully realize these ideas, I developed skills in model making, drafting, and visual storytelling, learning several programs to fully realize my design vision.
My education in what makes a great guest experience extends past SCAD through my time participating in the Disney College Program in Fall 2022 as a Photopass Photographer and working at the Front Desk of the Presidents Quarters Inn in Savannah, GA. While these jobs had radically different day-to-day procedures, both of them required me to provide a great guest experience by problem solving independently, communicating effectively with guests in both English and Spanish, keeping a positive attitude, and most importantly, upholding the brand’s story.
On my days off I pursue the little experiences that inspire me to create, such as supporting local events in Miami and Orlando, sketching at the park, and occasionally behind DJ decks making music with friends.
As I continue my journey in the Themed and Live Entertainment industry, I invite you to check out the projects on this website.
