Please support the creation of a foundation with a mission to preserve, archive, and honor the legacy of Camilo Sebastian Rojas-Lavado by safeguarding his work, writings, and ideas for future generations. The foundation's vision will also empower young Latino descendants who are graphic designers and committed to social impact, fostering a future in which their creativity advances social justice while celebrating and preserving cultural heritage.

This fundraiser will establish the foundation in our son Camilo Sebastian Rojas-Lavado's name.

Our son, Camilo Sebastian Rojas-Lavado, was an extraordinary graphic designer and visual artist who suddenly died.

The funds raised will help establish a fund to honor Camilo's dedication to art and social causes. Camilo was a graduate of The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where he studied with Milton Glaser, Paul Rand, and Thomas Roma. He received a scholarship to study typography with Wolfgang Weingart at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland, where he cultivated a unique aesthetic that blended technical precision with cultural depth. Camilo developed a distinctive approach to graphic design, integrating a precise language with a profound commitment to equality. He treated every graphic assignment as serious work, often drawing on philosophical principles to convey messages clearly to large audiences without compromising high visual standards. His assignments expressed his desire to share important messages.

Camilo chose to work with non-profit organizations dedicated to serving the public, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the New York City Department of Design and Construction, the City of Miami, and the East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland, California. Beyond his professional work, Camilo was a prolific fine artist, with his early talent evident at age five when his work was included in the Second National Salon of Engraving in Maracaibo, Venezuela. His limited-edition art book, "Study of Rootamental," is included in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) collection in New York City. We ask for your support in honoring Camilo's legacy and fulfilling his wishes during this difficult time.