I blend strategy and creativity to craft solutions that stands out.
Hi! I’m Di — a Chicago-based multidisciplinary designer with 10+ years of experience across brand, product, and motion. My career spans tech startups, hospitality giants, and everything in between. I bring strategy, systems thinking, and a love for design that actually solves problems. Whether it’s building brand foundations or refining UX flows, I thrive at the intersection of form and function.
Current hyperfixations
- Weight lifting
- My Duolingo Italian lessons
- All things interior design
- The True Crime Obsessed podcast
- & my cat Stella, always.
The Cliff Notes
2020-2025
Built In
Sr. Digital Designer II
2018-2020
BCV
Graphic Deisgner
2018-2017
Wire Stone
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
2016-2017
Tagstation & NextRadio
Content Acceleration Lead
What I do
Like a Swiss Army Knife for design
I help brands and products find their visual voice and build systems that scale. Whether you need a one-off campaign, a product audit, or a brand refresh—I’ve got the range and the receipts.
Brand Strategy
From foundational identity work to full-funnel campaign systems—I've built brands that resonate across channels and evolve with teams. Think naming, logos, art direction, sales decks, lead-gen assets, and style guides that actually get used.
Product UI / UX
I design product experiences with real business impact—mapping flows, creating prototypes, and collaborating closely with devs to ship thoughtful, user-friendly features. I also bring experience in WordPress design and front-end customization for marketing sites and content hubs.
Video & Animation
From storyboarding to final render, I bring stories to life through motion. Whether it’s social video compilations or fully animated brand videos, I use After Effects along with AI voiceovers and music to create dynamic, memorable content.
Previous clients include
Trusted & recommended
From my collaborators
“I know that any project we give Dianne, she will exceed expectations because she consistently goes above and beyond any ask to deliver thoughtful, truly beautiful, and effective work.”
Sr. Art Director
“Whenever I have a personal tight deadline and truly need last minute help, I typically go straight to Dianne. She is easily able to manage her schedule, doesn’t get thrown off by a quick ask, needs little explanation, and delivers superior design and has the details always worked out.”
Marketing Programs Manager
“Dianne is so imaginative and shows so many strong iterations of her work that it’s hard to pick the best ones!”
Sr. Product Designer
