DJ (He/They) is a Chicago based Graphic Design & English Graduate from Illinois State University. He currently is employed in public news & media. Their work is spontaneous, vibrant, social, personal, and surreal. Their expertise is diverse, spanning from branding & identity, illustration, print & merchandising, as well as studio practice. From design, to photo, to illustration, DJ is a creative explorer: they love to work with any and all tools they can get their hands on.

They’re a chronic Wikipedia article reader, a meticulous bookbinder, and a Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast. His goal is to celebrate community through his visual work. DJ is an award recipient of the Stephanie Amster Design scholarship, the Kinzinger Scholarship, and a two time recipient of the Elizabeth Stein Art scholarship. Their work was featured in Activator Magazine, FilthyGLO Magazine, F-Newsmagazine, Milner Library, Sunnyside Art Gallery, Dragonfly Art Gallery, and AIGA Flux 2024.