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Hi, I'm Dwayne

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ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ARTIST / ILLUSTRATOR

For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with art. As a child growing up in beautiful Jamaica I was exposed to a melting pot of rich artistic cultural experiences that fueled my passion and further ignited my creativity. Artistic expression is both freeing and cathartic for me, allowing design to flow naturally. My strong background in branding, digital, and print design has expanded into the web, with rapidly growing expertise in UI/UX design practices that have enriched my portfolio.

My leadership skills foster a collaborative work environment where I mentor and guide team members. I encourage the exchange of innovative ideas, concepts, and design approaches that consistently deliver exceptional results for my clients. As a creative lead, I strategically address challenges with shared knowledge. Through collective brainstorming, I promote a culture of proactive learning and creative excellence while deliveing solutions and measurable results.

I have a passion for learning about different cultures, particularly in the realm of visual communication. This interest has taken me around the world, allowing me to develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of exceptional design in all aspects of life. Currently based in Houston, Texas, I continue to challenge myself to explore the limits of how powerful design, when partnered with AI, can transform lives and drive businesses forward.


I DELIVER MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH GREAT DESIGN

I have a proven track record working with start-ups, agencies, and Fortune 500 marketing teams. I collaborate closely with other designers, writers, developers, marketers, and managers to ensure impeccable quality and consistency. My expertise lies in creating branded and custom marketing collateral that drives revenue and growth.

Dwayne smikleFOUNDER & ceo of dwayne smikle designs
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HOW IT ALL GOES DOWN

MY PROCESS

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RESEARCH & PLAN

I take a very hands on approach and after an initial kick off meeting with my client, extensive research is done to ensure that all key factors influencing the success of the project are fully incorporated. This is achieved by leverageing my knowledgebase and expertise to create, build, direct and manage the project from start to finish.

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DESIGN & DEVELOP

Adherence to best practices is the key to a good start but for an unequivocally stunning piece of work, I raise the bar by applying my proven skills directly to the core of your design challenges. To solve my clients needs I combine talent with vision. Dedication is at the heart of each project. Drafts are sent for review and always in sync with the clients goals during the development process.

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DELIVER & SUPPORT

After a meiculous quality check and a thorough proofing protocol a final meeting is scheduled with the client to demonstrate, train where necessary and deliver the final product. Not only is my client's satisfaction important to me but I believe in building a strong relationship to help with their growing business future needs.

THE CLIENT LIST

During my career, I have had the privilege of working for some pretty cool employers as well as some really awesome clients.

CBRE -  Commercial Real Estate
Electric Power Solutions - Utility
Kerr Pumps - Industrial
3M ESPE - Dental Implants
Gravity Luxury Yacht Charter - Tourism and Transport
Headcovers Unlimited - Retail and Merchandise
RETV Reggae Television - Entertainment
Vanessie Santa Fe, NM - Hospitality and Dining
OpenGate Technologies - IT Services
Allied Cocoa - Product Export
True Evolutoin - Non-Profit, Community Engagement
GoodPost - Social Media / Event Handling
Access Bio - Healthcare Services
PreCash - Financial, Payment Processing
Park Dental Research Corporation - Implant Dentistry / Digital Dentistry
Murray State College - Education



For a complete list including current clients please feel free to contact me.