I help great ideas become lasting brands with a clear identity and visuals that connect with people. I bring two decades of experience running an independent creative agency and building brands, turning visions into strategies and designs that stick. I define and sharpen brand identity, create illustrations that tell your story, define and build systems that guide teams to keep your brand growing, and educate partners in the best practices for managing your brand. My work includes leading Showit as Creative Director, founding DK Brand Identity, and collaborating with clients like TreasureDAO, Kelmore Development, Showit.com, and Desert Financial.

Derrick Kempf

I help great ideas become lasting brands with a clear identity and visuals that connect with people. I bring two decades of experience running an independent creative agency and building brands, turning visions into strategies and designs that stick. I define and sharpen brand identity, create illustrations that tell your story, define and build systems that guide teams to keep your brand growing, and educate partners in the best practices for managing your brand. My work includes leading Showit as Creative Director, founding DK Brand Identity, and collaborating with clients like TreasureDAO, Kelmore Development, Showit.com, and Desert Financial.

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I help great ideas become lasting brands with a clear identity and visuals that connect with people. I bring two decades of experience running an independent creative agency and building brands, turning visions into strategies and designs that stick.

I define and sharpen brand identity, create illustrations that tell your story, define and build systems that guide teams to keep your brand growing, and educate partners in the best practices for managing your brand. My work includes leading Showit as Creative Director, founding DK Brand Identity, and collaborating with clients like TreasureDAO, Kelmore Development, Showit.com, and Desert Financial.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director - Senior Brand Designer at Showit
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creative direction and strategy by managing the brand identity, system, and standards across all communications. Lead the design team for marketing projects with the highest visibility and impact.
Founder, Creative Director at DK Brand Identity
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Founder and creative director; led branding projects for clients including TreasureDAO, Kelmore Development, Showit.com and Desert Financial.
Senior Graphic Designer at Desert Financial
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Lead the marketing team in all print, web, digital and environmental design, from initial concepts to execution of final press-ready artwork. Developed campaigns for advertising and interior signage and displays. Initiated redesign of all email templates.
Creative Director, Senior Brand Designer at Showit
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creative direction and strategy by managing the brand identity, system, and standards across all communications. Lead the design team for marketing projects with the highest visibility and impact.

Education

BA at The Art Institute of Phx
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2006
BA at The Art Institute of Phx
January 1, 2006 - December 6, 2025

Qualifications

AAF District 12 Silver Honors - Branded Environment
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
ADDY Award - Gold (Branded Environment) Culinary Dropout
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
ADDY Award - Silver (Sales Promotion) Culinary Dropout
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet