Dan Crawford, Creative Director

Building brands is a passionate collision of skills, ideas, personalities and trust. I aim to work with those that understand designs power, and importance. My ultimate goal is to use design to solve complex business problems, inspire people and make beautiful things.

I’m currently working as a freelance Creative Director, partnering with global brands, creative agencies, and founders launching new ventures. If you’re interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out below.


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My professional journey encompasses roles in small design studios to prominent international branding agencies, where I've worn hats as a designer, art director, creative director, and photographer. In addition to agency experience, I have extensive experience in-house, overseeing the development and management of design teams and art departments.

My skill set combines creative leadership, brand strategy, and design craft to build impactful work that helps organizations stand apart and connect with people in meaningful ways. I thrive in leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaborative and high-performing creative environments while maintaining a strong standard of design excellence. As a hands-on leader, I enjoy partnering closely with designers, providing direction, coaching, and mentorship to help both individuals and the work reach their full potential.

The work shown on my site includes personal and professional projects. All professional projects were created in collaboration with a range of talented designers, writers, strategists, animators and industrial designers.  

Dan :)

Creative Direction, Brand Identity

Cover is the first invisible security force field designed to protect schools from gun threats. Powered by a cutting-edge weapon detection system developed in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, it uses safe, non-ionizing waves—similar to airport security scanners—but operates with greater range and unmatched precision. We crafted a brand that highlights the technology’s authority and effectiveness, serving both as a trusted business solution and a powerful deterrent. This project was completed at Red Antler, NY.
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