Rowell Bernardo

Rowell joined The Modern Firm in September 2025 as part of TMF’s creative team, supporting design projects across digital and print. He brings to the team over 15 years of graphic design experience in a wide range of settings.

Before joining TMF, Rowell built his career as a full-time freelancer, working with clients across Asia and worldwide on websites, e-commerce platforms, packaging, and marketing campaigns. Based in the Philippines, Rowell brings a global perspective to his work with a local focus that helps law firms define and express their brands to their target audiences.

Even with his impressive breadth and depth of experience, Rowell doesn’t rest—his goal is to keep growing as a designer, meeting new challenges with a fresh perspective.

Responsibilities

In his role, Rowell assists with website graphics, including branding, logos, and visual assets that bring our clients’ brands to life. With a strong background in graphic design, UI/UX, and motion graphics, he provides versatile creative support that helps keep TMF’s materials consistent, engaging, and impactful.

Colleagues and clients appreciate Rowell’s attention to detail, his versatility, but most of all, his passion for design—paying close attention to each client’s unique needs, and delivering on their vision.

Out of the Office

Outside of work, Rowell enjoys exploring new design tools, experimenting with AI-assisted creativity, and keeping up with trends in branding and technology. He also loves road trips, food adventures, and spending time with family. Beyond design, Rowell is also an entrepreneur, running his own business ventures.

You May Not Know

• Rowell’s extensive design experience includes having served as a designer for the Royal Family in Brunei—which taught him discipline and how to work under pressure!
• He once developed a full e-commerce brand, from website to packaging to app design.
• Rowell is passionate about motion graphics and animation, often experimenting in his free time.