jovotans worldwide – roygarcia
Tell us a bit about yourself, where are you from, what are you doing?
Well, hi jovoto! Greetings from Guatemala a little and beautiful country, in Central America, my real name are Reynaldo García I’m a 33 years old architect, designer and amateur musician. By now I work as an assistant in a little studio, and of course I have a second job as a freelance designer with all kind of designs.
Is there any special story behind your username?
My nickname is not a sophisticated thing actually…my father’s name is Reynaldo García too, so my family and my friends call me Roy because it is shorter.
When designing where do you get your inspiration from?
The inspiration comes from many things, sci-fi stories, comic books, electric guitars, places, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, blues, hard rock, etc. Put that weird, funny and very complicated mix together, and that’s it! Hehehe… and I guess that’s why, my designs are very simple… I mean a lot! Because I want the people have fun and comfort with my ideas, or at least I tried to do in that way. I can’t make a design without a problem or a need to solve, it’s a basic thing to me.
How would you describe the creative scene in your hometown or where you live now?
The creative scene in Guatemala is very different to the rest of the world, basically because a lot of people with great thoughts don’t have the opportunity to show their ideas; basically I think the problem is the corruption on all the levels. But certainly the Guatemalans we are very clever people so we always find the way to express ourselves, not only with designs, also with music and all kinds of arts, so we have a lot of brilliant people and maybe in the future we can hear more about them in the international scenario, by now the real scene is underground, Guatemala is a small place, but very friendly.
How did you find out about jovoto?
I found Jovoto because I didn’t have a job, I have a lot of bills to pay, a lot of ideas…but no job. So, I saw a link somewhere in the internet and one thing came to another. Now I have a job, but I stay on jovoto, because I really enjoy the projects, is an opportunity to me to do something different of my the routine. It is like a fun job, I meet nice people, and I improve my work a lot.
And what are your favorite types of jobs?
Well I really enjoy doing designs of all kind, but furniture, objects and architectural things are my favorite, since I was a child, the way to solve or create useful shapes are fascinating to me. The thing is I really love being useful, not just show an object without soul, in my criteria my work is for the people and if I can make a person happy with that…I’m happy to.
Anything you want to share with the jovoto community?
Being part of this community is exciting, the people here are truly talented, and that’s a challenge for me, thanks community! Well that’s me jovotians. Thanks to all your comments about my work. Greetings!
About the author
Britta is the link between creative strategy and community management. As assistant of the Director Creative Strategy she undertakes the strategic preparation of projects and supports the development process of the creative task as well as the analysis of contests. In the role as community manager she supervises important creative competitions on the platform.
Hi Roy!
So nice to know you a little better… And to know a fellow latin-american desginer (I live in Spain, but I am from beautiful Venezuela).
Keep on…!!!
Wow Roy, it was an interesting interview. You are one of the most interesting designers here. Nice to know more about you. I wish you much success in the design and music!
Hey Reynaldo! Great to read about you!
Hey Reynaldo. We have something in common. I need a challenge too to come with the best ideas. Great interview Reynaldo.
Hey Reynaldo! Great to read more about you! Best of luck in your current and future projects!
YO ROY!
been a longtime fan of your work ! keep it up 
thanks guys
Ey Roy, interesting inspirational mix you propose!
Where do you live in Guatemala? I have visited your country many times, surely very friendly people, nice food and good Rum. hehe, Maybe next time I come, we could meet with some Gallos beer in the table.
Good luck with your personal projects and your job. And even though they are simple, I love your renders!
Saludos!
Great to know more about you Roy, best of luck for your future projects from Spain : )
ROY !!!!!!! Good luck from Poland !.
Congratulations Roy! I’ve seen your work, actually i know you personalty , and i think you’re talented.