Danae

About

Hi there! I’m Danae.

 
 

Mission

Based in the heart of Los Angeles’ creative scene, I partner with values-driven organizations to create impactful visual identities and marketing design. With more than ten years of creative experience across nonprofit, education, and publishing industries, I’m on a mission to use design for good. From visual identities to marketing materials, let’s create something meaningful together!

Services

Thoughtful design and powerful storytelling give personality and life to your brand. I’m here to help bring the best qualities to the forefront, helping you connect your story with those of your audience.

Brand Identity

I craft visual love languages for your brand. More than just a logo, I can build a complete visual system—colors, fonts, imagery—that speaks volumes about who you are. Think of it as your brand's perfectly kerned personality.

Communications & Event Collateral

From presentations to print pieces, I design communication materials that connect. I bridge the digital and physical, ensuring your message lands perfectly, whether it's on a screen or in someone's hands.

Illustration

Need to tell your story visually? I create custom illustrations, from one-off art pieces to full icon sets, that add personality and clarity. Because sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words (and way less likely to have a typo).

Values

Ask • Curiosity brings us closer to understanding one another's ideas, ambitions, and needs 

Aspire • Aspirations are the hopes and dreams that give us the reason ‘Why?’ 

Create • Creativity is dreaming made real 

Inspire • Motivate others towards purposeful action—to connect, build community, and impact the globe 

Improve • Growth comes from examining gaps, analyzing data, seeking diverse perspectives, and adapting to new tools  

 
 

“Everything is design. Everything!” -Paul Rand

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“Everything is design. Everything!” -Paul Rand 〰️

 

Below is an abbreviated summary of my career. For more, check out LinkedIn, browse through my selected work, or if you are feeling brave, peruse my thoughts!

  • Spotlight&Co | Lead Designer (Project Hire)
    Publication Design
    Brand Campaign Design

    Lakeview Marketing | Graphic Designer (Project Hire)
    Marketing Design
    Event Identity Design

    Rescue Mission Alliance | Graphic Designer (Project Hire)
    Event Identity Design

    Pepperdine University | Senior/Lead Graphic Designer
    Marketing Design
    Event Art Direction
    Administration and Executive Communications Design
    Logo Design

    Baker Publishing Group | Graphic Designer
    Marketing Design
    Cover and Product Design
    Trade Show Booth Design

    Kendall College of Art and Design | Graphic Design Intern
    Marketing Design
    Event Branding

  • Google Coursera |Data Analytics Certification

    Pepperdine University |MBA
    Emphasis in Leadership and Change Management

    Kendall College of Art and Design | BFA
    Graphic Design

    Mid Michigan College | AA
    Graphic Design
    Visual Art
    Sociology

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    Pepperdine Esports Logo Design registered with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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    Gold Addy Award |     American Advertising Federation, West Michigan 2016
    Magazine/Single Page category winner

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    Silver Addy Award     | American Advertising Federation, West Michigan 2016
    Poster/Campaign category winner