Hi, I'm Dana Stillman, a creative and strategic Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in visual communication, brand identity, and marketing design. I love blending storytelling with aesthetic impact to create designs that resonate with audiences and help businesses grow. Leading creative teams and managing complex projects has been a big part of my career, and I always strive to deliver on brand and on time. I founded Inspire Graphic Design to help businesses of all sizes build strong, cohesive brand identities. Working closely with my clients to understand their unique voice and goals is something I really enjoy. I'm passionate about using my skills to support business growth and customer engagement through impactful visual assets.

Dana Stillman

Hi, I'm Dana Stillman, a creative and strategic Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in visual communication, brand identity, and marketing design. I love blending storytelling with aesthetic impact to create designs that resonate with audiences and help businesses grow. Leading creative teams and managing complex projects has been a big part of my career, and I always strive to deliver on brand and on time. I founded Inspire Graphic Design to help businesses of all sizes build strong, cohesive brand identities. Working closely with my clients to understand their unique voice and goals is something I really enjoy. I'm passionate about using my skills to support business growth and customer engagement through impactful visual assets.

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Hi, I’m Dana Stillman, a creative and strategic Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in visual communication, brand identity, and marketing design. I love blending storytelling with aesthetic impact to create designs that resonate with audiences and help businesses grow. Leading creative teams and managing complex projects has been a big part of my career, and I always strive to deliver on brand and on time.

I founded Inspire Graphic Design to help businesses of all sizes build strong, cohesive brand identities. Working closely with my clients to understand their unique voice and goals is something I really enjoy. I’m passionate about using my skills to support business growth and customer engagement through impactful visual assets.

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President & Lead Designer at Inspire Graphic Design
January 1, 2010 - Present
Founded and lead a successful design studio specializing in strategic visual communication for businesses of all sizes. Created cohesive brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital content tailored to diverse industries. Partnered closely with clients to understand brand voice, target audience, and marketing goals. Delivered impactful visual assets that support business growth and customer engagement. Managed end-to-end project execution, from concept to final delivery, maintaining strict deadlines. Collaborated with marketing professionals to offer integrated branding and campaign services. Maintained expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and emerging design technologies.
Marketing Graphic Manager | Senior Staff at DTJ Design
December 30, 2009 - July 20, 2025
Led the design and execution of marketing communications for a multidisciplinary architecture firm. Designed marketing materials including presentations, campaigns, and print collateral. Developed and maintained the firm’s public website and internal intranet. Created branded exhibits for national conventions and trade shows. Led in-house training on Adobe tools and print production best practices.

Education

BA Psychology at University of Colorado Boulder
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Women In Community Business Training
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Ideas to Action Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Retail
    paper WILD Council | Logo, Print, Web, Banner, and Program Design

    The WILD Council (Women Inspiring Leadership Development) empowers women through mentorship, community, and connection. As Marketing Chair for the 2018 WILD Summit—the Council’s flagship annual outreach event—I led the development of a cohesive brand identity that reflected the strength and spirit of the WILD community.

    We designed a dynamic event logo and a complete suite of branded materials to support the 700+ attendee conference, including a 20-page program, website, sponsorship packets, flyers, event and tabletop signage, PowerPoint presentation, and custom letterhead and business cards.

    The branding was so well received that The WILD Council formally adopted the visual identity after the Summit, and it continues to represent the organization today.

    You can view the project here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Empowered Wellness | Logo, Print, Web Design

    Empowered Wellness, founded by Margaret Hampton, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, embodies a holistic approach to health that blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern medical insight. After earning her doctorate from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Margaret sought a brand identity that would reflect this integrated perspective—one that honors ancient wisdom while embracing contemporary science.

    The visual identity draws directly from this fusion: acupuncture needles radiate outward to form a stylized sun, symbolizing energy, healing, and renewal. The use of light—both in concept and in execution—underscores themes of vitality and clarity. Silver foil accents on the business card’s name and tagline reflect light physically, reinforcing the brand’s essence of illumination, wellness, and balanced care.

    You can view the project here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Nourish Colorado | Logo, Print, and Web Design

    Nourish Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming Colorado’s food system so that all Coloradans have equitable access to nutritious, sustainably sourced food. As part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative—including a name change—Nourish Colorado sought to better reflect the organization’s evolving mission, eliminate marketplace confusion, and present a more compelling and contemporary public identity. The new brand design was guided by themes of healthy food systems, highlighting the full journey of food—from its origins to the tables of Colorado communities.

    You can view the project here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper ASLA Colorado | Website Design

    ASLA Colorado advances the profession of landscape architecture through education, advocacy, and awareness across Colorado and Wyoming. To better serve its members and stakeholders, the organization required a modernized website that would support key functions—connecting professionals, facilitating job searches, and helping the public find landscape architects in their area.

    A major feature of the website is ASLA Colorado’s annual awards program, a prestigious recognition within the regional landscape architecture community. Each winning project is showcased with a robust gallery of images—often ten or more per entry. To streamline this previously time-consuming process, the design team proposed a new digital award submission system. This feature allows entrants to directly upload their project details and imagery, eliminating the need for manual entry and significantly reducing administrative effort and cost.

    As a result, ASLA Colorado can now publish award-winning projects with a single click, enhancing efficiency while elevating the visibility and impact of the awards program.

    You can view the project here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Somatic Experiencing International | Logo, Website, Print, and Digital Marketing Design

    Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) is dedicated to advancing trauma healing and resilience by offering culturally attuned professional training, education, research, and outreach across diverse global communities. Its core audience includes professionals in a wide range of healing disciplines—psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, medical practitioners, bodyworkers, yoga instructors, and first responders.

    To better reflect its evolving mission, vision, and values, SEI sought a comprehensive brand refresh. The design initiative included a new logo, redesigned website, email marketing campaign, visual identity guidelines, and an annual report—bringing a cohesive and modern look to the organization’s communications and public presence.

    View project here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Bring About | Logo Design and Print Design

    Founded in 2023, Bring About offers coaching, facilitation, and strategic support for nonprofit organizations, while also hosting transformative retreats and events for women. With a vision to unify these two spheres, Bring About helps clients harness their strengths to create actionable, achievable futures—rooted in heart-centered, soul-connected leadership. The dragonfly is thought to be a symbol of the mind and reminds us to keep calm so the light of wisdom can shine through.* As the foundation of Bring About’s identity, the dragonfly captures the connection between leadership, healing, strategy and re-igniting a passion for making an impact in our world.

    *Description of the dragonfly from The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck & Guidebook - written and illustrated by Kim Krans

    View project here: https://www.twine.net/signin