D K Shields is an award-winning independent graphic design studio that focuses on nonprofit, arts & education, and direct marketing sectors of graphic communications. Founded in early 2010, by art director Damon Shields, after years of experience designing for brand and advertising agencies in and around Philadelphia. In 2011, the studio was joined by his wife Brandi. From there, the two made the courageous leap into the unknown and never looked back. Today D K Shields studio continues to be a vehicle of expression, solution seeking, re-imagining, and celebrating the power of an idea.
Damon Shields
Art Director
Curiosity and creativity have led Damon through years of experience in graphic design, branding, and strategic messaging. Recognition for his work includes multiple AIGA Philadelphia Design Awards and 41 Philadelphia ADDY Awards. Damon has also been awarded for his excellence in design by having work inducted into the permanent AIGA Design Archives. His work has been featured in publications such as Print and HOW Magazine, as well as a merit award in the HOW International Design Awards, in which his work was featured as one of only 300 selected designs worldwide.
Art Director
Curiosity and creativity have led Damon through years of experience in graphic design, branding, and strategic messaging. Recognition for his work includes multiple AIGA Philadelphia Design Awards and 41 Philadelphia ADDY Awards. Damon has also been awarded for his excellence in design by having work inducted into the permanent AIGA Design Archives. His work has been featured in publications such as Print and HOW Magazine, as well as a merit award in the HOW International Design Awards, in which his work was featured as one of only 300 selected designs worldwide.
Brandi Shields
Graphic Designer
Natural talent, un-ending desire for problem-solving and a passion for all things design, Brandi's free-spirited approach to creative makes her the perfect partner of the studio. Her acute sense of color, and constant strive of balance make her work exceptionally impactful. With her experience in direct marketing and non-profit campaigns with time-sensitive schedules, Brandi is the lead in managing the studio's workflow and project timelines.
Graphic Designer
Natural talent, un-ending desire for problem-solving and a passion for all things design, Brandi's free-spirited approach to creative makes her the perfect partner of the studio. Her acute sense of color, and constant strive of balance make her work exceptionally impactful. With her experience in direct marketing and non-profit campaigns with time-sensitive schedules, Brandi is the lead in managing the studio's workflow and project timelines.
Some great people we've worked with:
The relationships we have formed have led to creative projects with talented individuals and amazing groups. We are forever thankful for those wonderful people we have shared goals and rubbed elbows with. Below are some of those very ones.
Schultz & Williams
International Campaign for Tibet
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Children’s Wisconsin
Shedd Aquarium of Chicago
The National Aquarium
Audubon Nature Institute Zoo, Aquarium and Insectarium
American Prairie
American Rivers
The Planetary Society
Eluna
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philabundance
UK Markey Cancer Foundation
New England Aquarium
Human Rights Watch
Moore College of Art & Design
National Museum of American Jewish History
The Garage Community & Youth Center
Éclat Chocolate
Vu Skateboard Shop