I’m a strategically driven, Creative Director, Art Director, and Graphic Designer who helps companies create breakthrough brands and experiences that are meaningful, memorable, and motivating.

I thrive in the collaborative process and love working alongside talented individuals who share my dedication to creativity and innovation. My multidisciplinary creative skills and business acumen have earned me a reputation for delivering creative solutions to clients’ business problems that deliver significant ROI.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients across various categories, including Retail, CPG, B2B, and B2C. I am an expert in developing brand identities, crafting integrated campaigns, designing compelling digital experiences, and building engaging retail environments.

Mentorship is also important to me, and I actively seek opportunities to share my knowledge and expertise with emerging talent to help guide the next generation of creatives.

With a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling and a genuine love for what I do, I am dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impression on the clients I work with and the customers they serve.

Capabilities

Creative Direction / Art Direction / Graphic Design / Brand Strategy / Brand Architecture / Naming / Brand Identity / Brand Expression / Brand Systems / Corporate Communications / Customer Journey Mapping / Environmental Branding / Fleet Graphics / Store Design / In-Store Communication / Package Design / Interactive / Integrated Marketing Campaigns

Clients

Sleep Outfitters / Conn’s HomePlus / Value City Furniture / Jerome's Furniture / Melinda's Pepper Sauce / iChill Relaxation Shot / PhiveBar / Spindy / Qatar Airways / Emirates / Waldorf Astoria / Lowes /Golfsmith / CSK Auto / WingStreet / Dignity Memorial / Sears / EAS Sports Nutrition / Craftsman / Wintrust Financial / True Value Hardware / Service Merchandise / Racing Champions / General Motors / Chevrolet / Toyota / Lexus / Subway / Bombardier/Seadoo / Charlotte Gourmet Daily / Erewhon Mountain Outfitters / Monarch Studio / Weasels Meadery / The James Salon / Katie Favale Photography / Powerworks Studio

Awards

4 Silver Telly Awards / A Communicator Award / 2 Bronze Summit Awards / ADDY Judge's Choice Award / ADDY Peoples Choice Award / 8 Gold ADDY Awards / 10 Silver ADDY Awards / 4 Bronze ADDY Awards / Inc. Best in Business Awards - Advertising / Beckett Paper Certificate of Excellence

“Refined eye for design and detail. Honed business sense. Visual problem solver. Enjoyable and enthusiastic colleague and creative partner. Mac god. Low maintenance, high return. I have complete confidence in his abilities. After a couple minutes, you will too."

Monte Wehrkamp - Vice President, Executive Creative Director at Epsilon
“His business acumen, keen marketing insight, addictive personality and extraordinary creative talent make for a rare, potent blend that marketers and advertisers so desperately crave and, more importantly, need.”

Keith Solomon - Vice President, Client Partner at Digital Silk
“I highly recommend Dino for any marketing communications need. He's a very talented art director; strategic and conceptual with great design skills.”

Jake Schroepfer - Marketing & Communication Consultant
“Dino is a whip-smart graphic designer and all around creative marketing expert."

Tina Hodson - Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Social Marketing
"I worked with Dino on design and corporate website modifications... he was efficient, knowledgeable and had fantastic customer service skills. He's great to work with!"

Rebekah Carlson - Carlson Integrated
"Dino is the best at what he does!!! He is constantly working hard for his clients to get them state of the art branding and creativity to make them stand out from everyone else!"

Janet Romanowski - Romanowski Homes
“Dino is an outstanding creative talent. I have used him for many years on a freelance basis, and also recommended him at agencies where I have worked.”

Bruce Jolesch - President & CEO at PXP Solutions

Capabilities

Clients

Awards

“Refined eye for design and detail. Honed business sense. Visual problem solver. Enjoyable and enthusiastic colleague and creative partner. Mac god. Low maintenance, high return. I have complete confidence in his abilities. After a couple minutes, you will too."

“His business acumen, keen marketing insight, addictive personality and extraordinary creative talent make for a rare, potent blend that marketers and advertisers so desperately crave and, more importantly, need.”

“I highly recommend Dino for any marketing communications need. He's a very talented art director; strategic and conceptual with great design skills.”

“Dino is a whip-smart graphic designer and all around creative marketing expert."

"I worked with Dino on design and corporate website modifications... he was efficient, knowledgeable and had fantastic customer service skills. He's great to work with!"

"Dino is the best at what he does!!! He is constantly working hard for his clients to get them state of the art branding and creativity to make them stand out from everyone else!"

“Dino is an outstanding creative talent. I have used him for many years on a freelance basis, and also recommended him at agencies where I have worked.”