Creative partner

crafting strategically
designing intentionally
aligning with care
delivering seamlessly
from vision to visuals
(Every brand deserves its main character moment)
Strategic, expressive identity design is how we get there - and I love crafting those thumb-stopping visuals that help brands own their space with confidence.

Featured projects

(Identity, clarity, consistency - and the creative support to scale it)
I offer high-trust, high-impact design partnerships for growing brands - covering brand identity systems, creative direction, and ongoing digital design that actually scales with your business.

Visual Identity

Min Investment: 2,500 USD
Timeline: 2-6 weeks
More than a logo - this is your brand’s foundation.
From iconic logos to flexible brand suites, I create identities rooted in clarity and built for growth. Every element is designed to reflect your essence, connect with your audience, and stay cohesive at every stage.

Design Support

Flexible hourly rate (85 USD/h)
& monthly retainer packages
Creative consistency, minus the overhead.
Whether it’s launch collateral or monthly support, I act as a creative partner - delivering brand-aligned visuals, fast turnarounds, and dependable consistency across every channel.

Strategy

Before we design, we define.
Contact for custom-tailored pricing
Brand clarity starts here.
Together, we’ll map your positioning, audience, voice, and visual direction - building a sharp, strategic foundation that guides every creative move and sets the stage for brand growth.

Web Design

Min Investment: 4,500 USD
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Where your brand meets the world.
I design modern, performance-led websites that blend smart UX with brand storytelling. No cookie cutter solutions - just seamless structure, clear hierarchy, and visuals that convert & drive action.

Audit

Tactical insight to level up what’s working.
Already have a brand? Let’s elevate it.
If you’re unsure what’s helping or hurting your brand, I’ll break it down with a clear-eyed audit - uncovering gaps, strengths, and high-impact tweaks to sharpen your identity or website without a full redesign.

I don’t just design. I partner with brands to shape how they’re seen and remembered.

(Testimonials)

Here’s what working together

really means

Terrific experience. Darya brought our brand to life in short order, capturing the spirit of the business. Responsive, thoughtful. Highly recommended.
Alan D Thomson
Founder & CHief architect, intervallum technologies
Darya is a fantastic creative partner. She brings skill, insight, and attention to detail, making collaboration seamless and inspiring. Her ability to translate vision into execution is unmatched. Looking forward to working together again!"
Arthur M Smith
Founder, Pacifica X Gallery
Darya is a Contra gem! I'm so happy that I found her. Her work is beautiful and she is extremely organized. I hope to continue a long-term partnership with her!
Darby Pappas
Founder & CEO, DDA.
Darya is an extremely talented designer that I've had the pleasure of working with on multiple branding projects. She is always quick to bring new, fresh ideas to the table and really pushes the boundaries of design.
Nathan Patton
Founder & Lead Design, Anyday.Design
Darya is a pleasure to work with, a total pro!
Dave Askin
Sales & CS Lead, GitBook