Discover Guillermo Flores Pacheco’s creative journey as the first Mexican artist behind Adobe Photoshop 2025’s splash screen.
Adobe Photoshop has long been a canvas for innovation and creativity, and its 2025 splash screen continues this tradition with an extraordinary touch by Guillermo Flores Pacheco. Celebrated during the Adobe MAX event in Miami Beach, Pacheco became the first Mexican artist to design this iconic interface, marking a milestone in the global design community.
This year’s theme, Dream Up, invites users to explore personal potential through vivid imagery. Pacheco’s work echoes this spirit, blending rich baroque inspiration with contemporary digital collage techniques. Drawing from the portraits of 18th-century artist Gerard van Honthorst, Pacheco creates a narrative that layers fauna and flora into an evocative tableau. The central toucan head—a product of Adobe Firefly experimentation—anchors the piece, symbolizing vibrant individuality.
The Creative Process
Pacheco’s journey to this masterpiece wasn’t without experimentation. Birds such as the rooster, cockatoo, peacock, and woodpecker were considered before the toucan emerged as the undeniable choice. He heavily utilized Adobe Stock to weave together this intricate digital collage, ensuring each element spoke to the theme’s essence.
From Guadalajara to the Global Stage
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guillermo Flores Pacheco is no stranger to the spotlight. Through his ORBEH studio, his baroque soul finds life in digital artworks, blending fauna and vibrant palettes. His collaboration list reads like a designer’s dream—Nike, Apple, Marc Jacobs, and even Cirque du Soleil. His work extends beyond design, influencing new generations through masterclasses and workshops.
Cultural Identity Meets Global Brands
Pacheco’s recent projects underscore his ability to fuse tradition with modernity. From crafting textiles for SHEIN’s TQMX campaign to designing album art for Grammy-nominated composer Juan Pablo Contreras, his work resonates with cultural depth.
The Adobe Photoshop 2025 splash screen not only celebrates creativity but also signifies the power of cultural storytelling in digital art. This achievement reaffirms that design transcends boundaries, bridging heritage and innovation.
For more on Guillermo Flores Pacheco, visit ORBEH Studio. Animated version on Vimeo. Shared by Patricia Mignani.
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