about me

I wear a lot of hats

A creative director

A creative director

with a proven track record in leading creative direction for major design and interactive projects and brand campaigns, I have successfully distilled intricate products, strategies, and services into visually compelling designs and impactful messaging. My work focuses on creating clear and engaging content that resonates with the audience and effectively communicates the brand's message.

A Digital Marketing Nerd

A Digital Marketing Nerd

who is handy with Analytics tools and will happily break away from the design studio to analyze, report on, and present performance.

A presentation designer

A presentation designer

who doesn't "hate powerpoint" and instead loves its ability to tell engaging stories

A Project Manager

A Project Manager

who is Agile-certified and proficient in managing priorities and bandwidth for creative teams. I have successfully scoped numerous large-scale projects. Additionally, I possess strong communication skills, a customer service orientation, and effective routines to ensure smooth project execution and peace-of-mind.

A graphic designer

A graphic designer

who has honed my skills across various mediums, always approaching design challenges with a process-oriented mindset. I am intensely curious about every aspect of visual design and messaging, constantly seeking out patterns and ways to infuse storytelling elements into my work. Each piece of design I create is crafted to convey a unique narrative, reflecting my passion for creating compelling visual stories.

A Web Designer

A Web Designer

that's experienced with creating themes and templates for WordPress and other CMS systems, general server management, and equipping marketers with the tools to self-serve.

A video motion designer

A video motion designer

and video editor who is handy at creating customer testimonial videos showcasing the positive experiences of clients, producing videos highlighting the unique features of products and services with captivating visual effects, and leveraging animated explainer video approaches to simplify complex concepts and attract a new customer base.

My Process

Fun Facts

3.0 (1994)

3.0 (1994)

first version of Photoshop I used

22

22

years as a professional designer so far

14

14

total number of computers I've owned so far

Where to find me

I’m Dustin, a professional multimedia graphic designer and creative director in Minnesota. I grew up drawing pictures in my spare time as a child, now it’s a part of my job!  Reach out if there’s anything I can help you with.

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