Ana Paula Gil
Travel, food, objects and interiors.
A B O U T
Ana Paula is a New York-based researcher, designer, and cook. An economist by training with over nine years of experience, Ana Paula has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across diverse fields, including tech startups, high-impact global non-profits, and innovation hubs.
Originally from Mexico, she was raised between Querétaro and Mexico City, where she fell in love with the eclectic vibrancy and beauty of metropolitan life —ultimately leading her to move to New York in 2017. An experience that has profoundly expanded her horizons and influenced her creative interests, without losing her major source of inspiration stemming from the dynamic spirit of Mexico City. Since moving to NYC, she has nurtured an evolving curiosity in a variety of fields, including food, art, design, and movement.
In 2024, she completed her Interior Design studies at Parsons School of Design in New York City. As a designer, she now combines her love for beauty and balance with a research-driven approach to bring food, travel, design, and movement experiences to life. A dedicated yoga practitioner, she also holds a 200-hour yoga certification.
Her design process is informed by a curiosity to explore the “why” behind everyday experiences,
Beyond her design projects, Ana Paula works with brands on a variety of creative collaborations, including modeling, experience and travel design, menu curation, recipe development content creation, and photography —all aimed at enhancing meaningful connections between people and their surroundings.
Originally from Mexico, she was raised between Querétaro and Mexico City, where she fell in love with the eclectic vibrancy and beauty of metropolitan life —ultimately leading her to move to New York in 2017. An experience that has profoundly expanded her horizons and influenced her creative interests, without losing her major source of inspiration stemming from the dynamic spirit of Mexico City. Since moving to NYC, she has nurtured an evolving curiosity in a variety of fields, including food, art, design, and movement.
In 2024, she completed her Interior Design studies at Parsons School of Design in New York City. As a designer, she now combines her love for beauty and balance with a research-driven approach to bring food, travel, design, and movement experiences to life. A dedicated yoga practitioner, she also holds a 200-hour yoga certification.
Her design process is informed by a curiosity to explore the “why” behind everyday experiences,
drawing on her appreciation for anthropology, culture, and the experience of food as a form of artistic expression.
Beyond her design projects, Ana Paula works with brands on a variety of creative collaborations, including modeling, experience and travel design, menu curation, recipe development content creation, and photography —all aimed at enhancing meaningful connections between people and their surroundings.