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Daniela Hurtado Caicedo

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Future‑focused thinking, powered by creativity

Decoding signals to create actionable futures

My Bio

Alright, here’s my wild ride.

I kicked off my career in advertising, crafting visuals and campaigns that didn’t just sell — they made people feel. After seven years in the agency world, I thought, why not do my own thing? So I did.

I launched ACHU! Studio, my creative playground where ideas ran wild. For a decade, it was my heaven of creative chaos — a place where every project was a chance to push boundaries and make something unforgettable.

But I wasn’t done. I co‑founded Not So Humble with another brilliant woman, creating a strategic dojo where brands become living, breathing entities. These days, I’m digging deep into insights, finding the emotional core of a brand, and weaving that into everything it says and does.

That journey has naturally led me deeper into foresight. I’m not just spotting trends; I’m decoding signals, catching the future waves, and blending them with my creative strategy to help brands move with purpose toward what’s next.

So here I am —piloting a journey where creativity meets strategy and tomorrow’s possibilities. Every project is a chance to explore, imagine, and build — and to collaborate with organizations turning future signals into purposeful action.

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Skills sets

Creative Direction

Expert in leading the creative vision of projects from concept to execution. Skilled at shaping brand narratives, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring every visual and strategic element aligns with a clear creative purpose. Experienced in translating ideas into cohesive, high‑impact campaigns and brand experiences.

Creative Visualizer

Skilled at transforming ideas, concepts, and information into compelling visual narratives and designs. Experienced in creating moodboards, speculative visuals, and visual storytelling that communicate complex insights clearly and inspire action.

Strategic mindset

Able to translate complex signals and emerging patterns into clear, actionable strategies. Focused on aligning creative vision with future possibilities to support organizations in anticipating change and navigating uncertainty. Skilled in synthesizing insights across cultural, technological, and market trends to help shape thoughtful and resilient futures. Continuously growing my strategic approach through a futures-focused perspective that blends creativity with foresight.

Foresight training

  • The Trends & Foresight Masterclass Series
    The Future Laboratory · 2024

  • Behave: Consumer Trends & Behavior
    BOX1824 · 2024

  • Foresight Essentials Certification
    Institute for the Future (IFTF) · 2025

  • Trends Program
    BOX1824 · 2025


Journey Highlights

Publications of my work

Talks

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