Rachel Gogel: Independent Design Executive and Educator

Rachel Gogel is a distinguished independent design executive and educator with over two decades of experience at the intersection of brand, culture, and technology. Currently based in Paris, France, after a prolific career in New York and San Francisco, she provides fractional creative leadership and strategic guidance to a diverse range of clients, from global corporations like Airbnb and Netflix to impactful nonprofits. Rachel Gogel specializes in navigating organizational inflection points, offering expertise in brand identity, visual design, and organizational design. Her professional journey includes influential leadership roles at Facebook, T Brand Studio (The New York Times), and GQ. Beyond her consultancy, Rachel Gogel is a committed educator, having designed innovative curricula for institutions such as the School of Visual Arts and California College of the Arts. She is a recognized industry voice, frequently speaking at global events like SXSW and Semi Permanent. Her work emphasizes inclusive design and queer advocacy, championing marginalized voices through various creative and pedagogical initiatives.