DePaolis Design is an independent brand strategy, experience, and design company that helps start-ups and some of the world’s most recognized brands bring their purpose to life through design innovation. We transform brands, drive business, and improve people’s experience, one touchpoint at a time. Our studio is committed to pushing the boundaries of design and technology; we answer each client’s needs with purpose driven creative that is enduring and respects the planet. It all matters.

Founder Diane DePaolis has more than 20 years of experience specializing in brand and design strategy, development, and implementation of global brand identity programs for consumer and pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies, and non-profit organizations.

Before starting DePaolis Design, Diane was EVP Creative Director at FCB, where she launched and led a branding division for FCB’s network of companies. Prior to that, she held senior design and brand development positions at G2, Siegel & Gale, and Lippincott.

Since 2013, she has been an adjunct instructor at the State University of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) where she teaches Dynamic Branding and Brand Identity in Advertising Design.