Portfolio

Where form meets function and emotion meets expression, there's potential to incite action.

Professional Highlights

The following projects represent some of the high points and standout achievements throughout my career.

Using my expansive toolkit, I have partnered with clients in a number of highly competitive and fast-paced industries, creating bespoke media, concepts, strategies, brands, and products that connect more deeply with the audience.

Portfolio // Branding //

Logo Designs

Branding is as much an art as a science, manifesting the essence, values, and aspirations of a brand into tangible elements like logos, color schemes, typography, and more. Through branding, the goal is to create a cohesive and resonant image that not only differentiates in the marketplace but also resonates deeply with the target audience.

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Account Dashboard

Branding is as much an art as a science, manifesting the essence, values, and aspirations of a brand into tangible elements like logos, color schemes, typography, and more. Through branding, the goal is to create a cohesive and resonant image that not only differentiates in the marketplace but also resonates deeply with the target audience.

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Digital Art & Conceptual Illustrations

Conceptual illustration is about transcending the boundaries of the possible and impossible, blending technology with imagination to bring compelling visuals and immersive worlds to life. From character creation to environmental concepts, every illustration and piece of digital art tells a story, sets a tone, and creates a mood for the story that's about to unfold.

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Visual Product & Merchandise Designs

Promoting products and merchandise is about more than just creating eye-catching images. Visual design involves a meticulous blend of aesthetics, branding, and messaging, crafted to capture attention and evoke desire. In a world cluttered with ads, standout visual design differentiates products, turning casual viewers into loyal customers and transforming ordinary items into must-have merchandise.

'Surviving Addiction' eBook Asset for Never Alone Recovery
Cover design for the PennyBois University Trader's Almanac | Designed by Dane O'Leary
SoberThreads shirt design, visual merchandise design | Dane O'Leary Media

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Vector Illustration

Illustration infuses character, emotion, and context into a design, often humanizing abstract concepts or conveying complex ideas with ease and flair. Whether whimsical or realistic, minimalist or detailed, illustrations enhance the visual narrative, providing a unique voice that differentiates and resonates, bridging the gap between imagination and reality.

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Print & Live Event Design

I had the opportunity to collaborate with Never Alone Recovery on a project to elevate their visibility at live events. My contributions included an eye-catching standing banner, a branded table cover, and a set of coordinating brochures that echoed the company's commitment to its community. This visual package was crafted not just for cohesion but to clearly communicate Never Alone Recovery's core values, enhancing their presence and engagement when engaging at events.

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Web Design

Although it's easy to focus on appearance, web design is a combination of layout, imagery, typography, and interactive elements, all balanced perfectly to enhance experience. Beyond the surface beauty, effective web design ensures seamless navigation, intuitive user journeys, and adaptability across devices. In the digital age, web design is the digital storefront, the first impression, making it a critical touchpoint in connecting brands with their online audience.

Tulua Health Website Redesign | Dane O'Leary Media

Tulua Health, Feb 2024

University of Connecticut Student Health Resources Landing Page | Dane O'Leary Media

University of Connecticut, Jan 2024

Purposes Recovery, July 2023

Virtus Media Group, April 2021

Keys to Freedom Foundation, Feb 2021

Nick Phillips

LG Electronics

"Dane drives the creative process, thinks outside of the box, and contributes impactful solutions and unique strategies.... and has a vision for details while hitting key deadlines and managing multiple projects at once."

Dane O'Leary Media