I'm a multidisciplinary brand and visual designer with 6+ years building identities, websites, and editorial work that cut through the noise. I shape visual languages—logotype, color, typography, and imagery—and carry them across print and screen with intention and atmosphere. I leverage an AI-native workflow (Claude and AI tools) to speed concepting and hand-build web projects, while mastering the Adobe Creative Suite for precise craft. I'm passionate about creating cohesive brand systems and editorial layouts that resonate with audiences, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate strategy into tangible visual experiences.

DAINA "DJ" HARSHAW-MINLEY

I'm a multidisciplinary brand and visual designer with 6+ years building identities, websites, and editorial work that cut through the noise. I shape visual languages—logotype, color, typography, and imagery—and carry them across print and screen with intention and atmosphere. I leverage an AI-native workflow (Claude and AI tools) to speed concepting and hand-build web projects, while mastering the Adobe Creative Suite for precise craft. I'm passionate about creating cohesive brand systems and editorial layouts that resonate with audiences, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate strategy into tangible visual experiences.

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I’m a multidisciplinary brand and visual designer with 6+ years building identities, websites, and editorial work that cut through the noise. I shape visual languages—logotype, color, typography, and imagery—and carry them across print and screen with intention and atmosphere. I leverage an AI-native workflow (Claude and AI tools) to speed concepting and hand-build web projects, while mastering the Adobe Creative Suite for precise craft.

I’m passionate about creating cohesive brand systems and editorial layouts that resonate with audiences, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate strategy into tangible visual experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Lead Designer at SkullDAWG Productions
May 1, 2019 - Present
Build complete brand identity systems — logotype, color, typography, and guidelines — for artists and small businesses, including a multi-year identity and three-album cover series for Serenade tha Boss. Design conversion-focused homepage and landing-page layouts, including a service-forward site for a Chicago-area luxury pet-care brand. Produce multi-page editorial print — including a full brand brochure integrating photography, information design, and typographic systems into one cohesive experience. Art-direct cover art and large-format prints built on bold typography, collage technique, and strong compositional framing. Build UX and front-end from scratch in code (HTML/CSS), using AI tools to speed iteration and catch coding errors — including a custom portfolio site designed and deployed on GitHub Pages.
Additional Experience at Various (Detroit, MI)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Over a decade of customer-facing experience — including The Henry Ford Museum — building the audience insight and presentation sense behind a refined, client-ready design practice.
Customer-Facing Designer at Various (including The Henry Ford Museum)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Over a decade of customer-facing experience — including The Henry Ford Museum — building the audience insight and presentation sense behind a refined, client-ready design practice.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic & Web Design at Southern New Hampshire University (Remote)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2027
Certification, Cybersecurity at Southern New Hampshire University (Remote)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Certification, Graphic Design & Adobe Skillset at Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic & Web Design at Southern New Hampshire University (Remote)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2027
Certification, Cybersecurity at Southern New Hampshire University (Remote)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Certification, Graphic Design & Adobe Skillset at Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Cybersecurity Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Graphic Design & Adobe Skillset Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic & Web Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other