A brief introduction to myself. Mariely M. Olmedo is my name, and I'm from Guadalajara, Jalisco. No matter where we are in the world, they say we all carry a piece of our hometown with us, and in my case, this is particularly true. With its picturesque plazas, breathtaking architecture, and rich cultural legacy, Guadalajara is a city that masterfully combines tradition and modernity. It provides a wealth of opportunities for people to make lifelong memories. I studied design and art in Milan after earning my undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Guadalajara, and I later earned a master's degree in design and art in London. Colors have always captivated me, especially as a dancer in a traditional Mexican folklore dance company where I was surrounded by exquisite designs and their cultural significance. Later, my studies of art and design in England and Italy gave it life. My life has been profoundly impacted by traditional Mexican markets. They are difficult to describe because they are so full of food and colors that are unique to this world. I was deeply impacted by my childhood experiences accompanying my mother to these markets. The variety of colors in all those fruits and vegetables! My upbringing instilled in me a genuine appreciation for Mexican folklore, including the value of handcrafted items created by incredibly talented artisans who preserve centuries of tradition and create genuinely beautiful things, as well as exquisite apparel adorned with vibrant colors and their meaning and authenticity. Using my passion for color, art, and design along with my experience in business, I established Olmedo Design in the center of London, a city I've come to love and where I hope to bring the parts of Guadalajara and my homeland that I hold within.