DK Shields is an award-winning graphic design studio that focuses on nonprofit, arts & education, and direct marketing fields of visual communication. Established in early 2010, by graphic designer Damon Shields, following years of experience with brand and advertising agencies in Philadelphia and surrounding cities. In 2011, the studio was joined by his wife Brandi, a partnering artist and designer. Today, DK Shields continues to be a studio of expression, solution-seeking, and imagination :)
Damon Shields
Art Director and Graphic Designer
Curiosity and creativity have led Damon through years of experience in brand building, strategic messaging, and visual arts. Recognition for his work includes multiple AIGA Philadelphia Design Awards and 41 Philadelphia ADDY Awards. Damon has also been awarded for his excellence in graphic design by having work inducted into the permanent AIGA Design Archives. His work has been featured in publications including Print and HOW.
Art Director and Graphic Designer
Curiosity and creativity have led Damon through years of experience in brand building, strategic messaging, and visual arts. Recognition for his work includes multiple AIGA Philadelphia Design Awards and 41 Philadelphia ADDY Awards. Damon has also been awarded for his excellence in graphic design by having work inducted into the permanent AIGA Design Archives. His work has been featured in publications including Print and HOW.
Brandi Shields
Graphic Designer and Studio Manager
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. Brandi's creative work for the studio has led her to a merit award in the HOW International Design Awards, in which her work was featured as one of only 300 selected designs worldwide.
Graphic Designer and Studio Manager
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. Brandi's creative work for the studio has led her to a merit award in the HOW International Design Awards, in which her work was featured as one of only 300 selected designs worldwide.
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
Shared Food Program of Philadelphia
Shedd Aquarium of Chicago
The National Aquarium
Audubon Nature Institute Zoo, Aquarium and Insectarium
Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion
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