Katrina Torrijos

07/09/2024

01/05/2024

✨BEYOND EXCITED to announce that I’m speaking at this year!!!!!! 😱

It’s always been a dream of mine to go to VidCon but never could afford the trip and was lowkey scared to go alone 😅

I’m honored to attend my first VidCon as a speaker and my session will cover how to responsibly use generative AI in your workflow to help you work smarter, not harder. I’m also going to touch on how Adobe is doing their part in protecting creators and preventing misinformation cause by gen ai with Adobe Firefly and the Content Authenticity Initiative.

It’s a little different from my usual talks, but I think this is an important topic for creators to discuss in this new world of AI. I can’t wait hear what y’all have to say ☺️

VidCon Anaheim is on June 26-29, 2024. Grab your tickets using the link in my bio.

19/04/2024

🌵Austin! Had such a wild fun time in Austin (and Omaha!) hanging out with creative friends and and enjoying early summer 😎 Can’t wait to come back again soon!

17/03/2024

Pro tip: A good set of brand photos or headshots can go a long way 📸

I personally try to take new headshots or brand photos every 1-2 years just to keep things fresh, use as demo assets, and cuz ya girl’s been aging backwards 🤪

Having a solid set of photos can be used for social content, flyers, event pages, banners, etc. They’re an investment, but you can also DIY them!

Just remember to grab a variety of photos- up close, far away, action shots, and throw in something fun or silly 🤭 The purpose of brand photos is to show off your personality, so don’t be shy! ✨

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02/02/2024

📽️ Throwback to my first-ever keynote speaking gig for Etsy!

Although it was prerecorded, it was such a cool experience prepping content and partnering with Etsy to teach sellers how to use Adobe Express in their marketing. 🙌🏼

I also got to explore Brooklyn and more of Manhattan with and had my first slice of NY-style pizza! 🍕

Also humidity and summers in NYC are something else 🥵 My California body is too fragile ahha

Check out the vlog on my YT channel 👀

20/01/2024

✨ Embrace the journey. Your design style will always evolve as you grow. Even when you think you’ve found your signature style, it will change as you do.

Don’t stress over finding your unique style to “set yourself apart from the competition” because the secret sauce is YOU. You are what makes your work unique, and best believe if you’re not growing and changing along with your art, thennnn ya might want to work on that 😅

I’m sharing my design evolution through my YT thumbnails to show how many “styles” and “eras” I’ve gone through and tbh, I’m still trying to find my style. And that’s ok! Tbh I’m still struggling to stay loyal to my brand colors haha (sorry .creative!) 😅

But I know that I’m still learning and developing my style and just enjoying the journey… all while still refusing to open photoshop hehehheh 😏

TLDR don’t stress over finding your unique style or niche. It will come naturally and evolve with you and your art 🎨

17/01/2024

✨Back at it again with another seamless carousel. LOL I’m so addicted 💀

This one is dedicated to the journey. Whether if you’re traveling or pursuing something new, remember to embrace the journey and the process. You never know where it will take you 🤗

I made this seamless carousel post on stream! Learn more design and Adobe Express tips every Tuesday at 4p PST on my YouTube channel. 🔗Link in bio!

03/01/2024

✨friendly reminder to take out the trash to make room for more things to enter your life!

New blessings, experiences, people, and habits need space in order to flourish. The new year is a great time to let go of things that no longer serve you 👋🏼

🔗 Detach.
🫧 Declutter.
✌🏼 Delete.

For me, I’m learning to let go of people and grudges without seeking closure (a Scorpio thing lol). I’m also trying to not be an art hoarder and rehome a few pieces I sadly don’t have room for. 😭

🤔 What are you decluttering this month?

01/01/2024

📸 2023 photo dump!

It was a really crazy year, but it was good to me. Peep a few photos that didn’t make the feed 👀

#2023

19/12/2023

Been playing a ton more with and practicing my prompt writing skills! Generated a bunch of illustrations to use as stream thumbnails and it’s def not perfect, but it’s still super cute!

Just pls don’t say anything if you notice my art has 8 fingers on one hand LOL

What do you think about AI art? Yay or nay 🤔

21/11/2023

Grateful it’s still warm in California 🌞

Spending this week kicking off some end-of-the-year projects as well as planning for 2024!

I’m also putting a holiday gift guide for your creative friends! (Or yourself hehe)

Have you entered the “new year new me” phase of the holidays yet? 🤭✨

07/11/2023

Finally got to see the lights for my birthday this year 😍✨

Can’t think of a better way to start 29 than at Disneyland with a few close friends, celebrating ’s first visit and & ‘s graduations, and embracing our inner children 🥰🌸

Fun fact: I sewed the flowers on my cardigan. First time DIY-ing my Disneybound! Not bad lol😅🌸💐🌺🌼

01/11/2023

Happy✌🏼years of being an evangelist!!

It’s been a crazy year full of events, livestreams, travel, and major milestones for myself and Adobe Express.

We’ve done some cool stuff like make new courses, partner with big brands like Etsy and Twitch, talk to students at universities all over the US, and ended the year with doing the MAX keynote! 🤗

Yes, we did some really cool stuff this year; However, the MOST rewarding part of it all was connecting with more creative humans in the community! 👯‍♀️

My heart gets so full from hearing everyone’s stories, successes, and struggles, and it reminds me of why I’m here in the first place- to uplift and advocate for the creative community⚡️

I’ll say it again: I would not be in this position without your support, and if I can inspire and motivate more creative folks to pursue a creative career, then I’m doing my job right ☺️💕

Cheers to another year of creativity and peace signs! 🍻

28/10/2023

📸 Twitch Con photo dump!

Did a lil meetup with some friends from .rp at ! It was such a fun and chaotic weekend in the desert, but 10/10 I’d do it again✨

Highlights of are seeing a few of my favorite streamers, attending an art stream panel, meeting new AAPI streamers and GTA RP friends, impulsively buying a new stream deck, and also buying SO. MUCH. ART.

Although I mostly stream on YT now, I love the Twitch community and how fun and vibrant the space is. I was soooo tempted to come back, especially with all the latest updates 👀 Tempting…

16/10/2023

She’s a keynote speaker or whatevaaa 💁🏻‍♀️✨

If you told me 7 years ago I’d be speaking at Adobe MAX, the world’s largest creativity conference, in front of 10k+ people in-person and virtually, I’d call bs 🥴

Ya gurl had to take some time to reflect and I’m still in disbelief this moment actually happened. 🫠

7 years ago, I walked past the Adobe offices on my way to my first job interview in SJ and I stopped to look up at the building and say, “one day I’ll work for you… or a company just like you cuz I’m not a designer lol 😂” Then I went about my day…

Fast forward to now - I’m literally in my dream job era speaking at Adobe events, uplifting the community, and inspiring students and creatives all over the world to pursue a creative career and harness their creativity with Adobe Express. 🥰

Of course, this all wouldn’t be possible without your support. Yeah, I worked extremely hard to get here, but community really carried me through the toughest and loneliest times when I felt like giving up. Y’all are my motivation to keep going and challenge myself creatively.

With that said, this W is ours and I’m eternally grateful to you, the Adobe MAX, Adobe Express, and Adobe Community teams for believing in me and making this opportunity possible.✨✨

TL;DR - be sooo delulu that other people will believe in you and eventually with hard work and grit, your delulu will come trululu 💀

[see my LinkedIn for a sappier version of this post haha]

[also hi this song has been stuck in my head all week and now it will be stuck in yours. 😈]

08/10/2023

✨If you're a social media content creator, here are 5 Adobe MAX sessions you should check out!

〰️ As Easy As Drag and Drop: Making Videos in Adobe Express w/ Hallease Narvaez
〰️ Analyze This: Social Media Metrics and How to Use Them w/ Andy Lambert
〰️ Powerful Personal Branding: Unmask your True Identity w/ Chris Do
〰️ Hook an Audience: Create Compelling Content for Social Media w/ Desire Lacap
〰️ Create Trending Content Quickly with Adobe Express w/ Kim Darragon

🔗 Sessions are filling up fast! RSVP to your favorite sessions TODAY! Head over to max.adobe.com!

06/10/2023

🎨 Here's my MAX outfit mood board!

In past years, I've just worn all black or very minimal color. However, this year I'm challenging myself to switch it up and have a little fun with my wardrobe this year.

What are you wearing for MAX? 🤔 Search "Adobe MAX" in the template library to use this template! 🛍️

05/10/2023

🤷‍♀️ Not sure what to bring to ? I've got you covered! Swipe through to see my top essentials to help you make the most out of your Adobe MAX! ✨

29/09/2023

☕️ it’s National Coffee Day! Although I’m a matcha gorl, I do enjoy having coffee chats and a smooth vanilla latte once in a while. 😌 Enjoy these coffee pics from my camera roll 📸

What’s your coffee order? 🗒️👇🏼

26/09/2023

It’s Adobe MAX szn again!⚡️I’m so excited to share that I’ll be speaking again this year: the opening keynote (😨) and on Adobe Live talking about Adobe Express and Generative AI with .

Can’t make it in person? Register for the virtual conference FOR FREE by going to max.adobe.com (or link in bio).

I absolutely cannot wait to hang out with everyone again and nerd out on design, video, and content creation for 3 whole days.✨

Will you be at MAX this year? Lmk if you’ll be in-person or virtual! 👇🏼

12/09/2023

Super excited to host another Dream Job panel with in collaboration with THIS WEDNESDAY at 5p PDT✨

All these panelists put👏🏼 in👏🏼 the👏🏼 work👏🏼 and were successful in landing their dream jobs and want to teach you how to do the same!

This is event is completely FREE and you do not have to be a current CSU student to join. RSVPs are required. Link in bio for more details!

10/09/2023

🤔 Alright so let’s talk about self care…

A few years ago I did not give af about my self care routine and pretty much worked 24/7 and tbh now that I’m almost 30, it’s starting to catch up to ya gurl 😩

Literally last year, my hair started falling out, I was physically aching almost every day, and my skin became super sensitive. My self confidence was super low and I rarely wanted to create anything or do any events. 🥺

However this year, I’ve been working on my health cuz I create my best work when I feel taken care of. It has made a HUGE difference. I’ve been working out consistently, sleeping early(ish), and FINALLY taking vitamins.

I take quite a mix of vitamins, but the one that has been pulling thru lately is ’s biotin and collagen 🙌 The # 1 question I get asked that’s not Adobe-related is how I have healthy hair, skin, and nails… and this is all I take (+ spf & basic skincare). Fun fact: collagen is also amazing for your joints so it really helps when I do a bajillion squat variations 😂🍑

Anyways, I’m excited to announce that I am partnering up with Vitamo to offer one lucky person the chance to WIN a year's supply of Biotin and Collagen!

✅Benefits:
- Helps boost hair, skin, and nail strength and growth!
- Supports collagen production
…more!

To enter, you must:
1. Follow and myself!
2. Tag a friend in the comments.
3. Click the link in ’s bio and enter your contact details!

The WINNER will be announced on Sept 15th. Good luck! ✨

02/07/2023

✈️ It’s that time of the year again! Adobe (and ya girl) is OOO for an entire week 🙌

It’s been a crazy 6 mos. and I’m SO GLAD to be on vacay which means that I’ll also be taking a pause from talking about Adobe Express. (If you followed me for Express content, sry you’re getting random stuff for the next 10 days lol)

Anyways, this year I’ve decided to cross another city off my bucket list: Washington DC! I know, how patriotic of me to celebrate the 4th here, but I forgot about that OKAY?!

Despite being stuck at ATL airport rn because my flight got suuuuper delayed AND the possibility of it raining the entire trip, I’m still suuuuuuper excited because it’s a new place to explore, I’m meeting new internet friends, and I’m a pending 10 days going to museums, seeing sights, and eating food!

Can’t wait to share this trip with you all, I just gotta make it there first 😅😩

Enjoy these old vacay-esque photos. Sending you good, summer vibes ☀️

19/06/2023

Super excited to host an Adobe Express session with !! If you’re a seasoned or aspiring Etsy seller, or just want to learn how to use , RSVP to my session happening TOMORROW, 6/20 at 10a PDT! Link in bio ✨

25/05/2023

Okay don't freak out, but registration for Adobe MAX is up! Go register today:

Attend in person in Los Angeles, CA or join us virtually. Learn, be inspired, and connect with others. Conference is Oct 10–12, preconference is Oct 8–9.

24/04/2023

Utah friends! Let's meet up 😀 I'm happy to announce that I'll be hosting Create Now at the Adobe campus in Lehi, UT!

Connect with other local creatives for a fun and inspiring evening while you discover tips and tricks in Adobe’s design tools. Meet designers and artists who will walk through their process, and let Adobe show you how easy it is to integrate Adobe Express into your workflow to quickly create standout content for social media and beyond.

The event is completely FREE. RSVP required. See this page for more info: https://event.adobe.com/express/createnowlehi

24/04/2023

SAVE THE DATE! Adobe MAX is happening on Oct 10-12 in Los Angeles and online! Will I see you there? 🙂

Save the date 🤩✏️🗓️ Adobe MAX will be held in Los Angeles and online on October 10-12. More details to come soon 🙌

25/03/2023

Life lately✨ Celebrated my first Irish Days with the mountains my OG Adobe team, hid from the Bay Area storms, became an aunt again, cooked more meals at home, and went to the 100th anniversary of . A fun and eventful March ☺️

08/03/2023

I’m lying to everyone on the internet.

As much as I talk about how awesome my job as an evangelist is and how I have my life together, there are days when everything completely sucks.

I entertain the misconception that my job is always fun and easy and that I’m always “on” and well put-together.

In reality, there are plenty of days where I’m:

〰️ stressing over planning new content for my next 5 events

〰️ hopping on Adobe Live not knowing what tf I’m making

〰️ having near-crippling anxiety over my fear of public speaking

〰️ constantly trying to keep myself busy because I’m a workaholic

〰️ sometimes neglecting my own health and home life because I’m out of energy.

and the list goes on.

Basically, my life gets messy, too, aaaand I’m gonna talk about it.

My job and life are amazing don’t get me wrong, but there are days when it’s not and that’s worth acknowledging too.

Here’s to embracing the mess 🥂

08/02/2023

I’m coming to TUCSON!🌵✨

So excited to announce that I’ll be leading an interactive Adobe Express workshop for ! I’m also honored to present alongside street artist and muralist who will be offering a creative inspirational talk.

The event is on Friday 2/17 at the Catalyst @ Tucson Mall. Doors open at 8:30a MST and admission is free! Link in bio to RSVP ☺️