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Belén Mena Ecuadorian visual artist. Dedicated to projects in visual communication systems, visual editing and editorial design since 1992. She has designed more than 200 commissioned books and is co-author of several publications in conservation such as Oso + Páramo, Sapos, Huellas de mar,Une Autre Terre and Biota Máxima.

Author of Pachanga, a book that explores the world of moths as a visual resource. This book has received important recognitions, Gold Award at the IF (International Forum of Design) 2008, and nominated as best world object book in the book tradeshow Frankfurt 2008.

Nominated for the Latin Grammy Award 2013 for best packaging design for the musical album De Taitas y De Mamas. President of the Jury of the Bolivia BICEBE Biennial 2017. TEDx Speaker in Río de la Plata, 2018. Actually part of the Uribe Schwarzkopf team in Quito.

Belen worked closely with the Board in designing BackPack's corporate identity. Belen associates BackPack to knowledge and wisdom and found inspiration in earthy colors. Her work is a reflection a permanent state of curiosity, as from early age she found her passion in biodiversity and art. She considers BackPack’s vision is close to her heart and important for women empowerment. In her words: “I would have liked to have the chance of havng access to the kind of support the foundation offers when I was a student in Ecuador, I am happy to contribute with my work in this website for others to further build on their talent accessing to a whole new world”