About me

Design and creative collaboration are my passion. I can't not do this, I love, I live for great graphic design. The short video below nicely captures my creative journey–so far.

Kudos

Top three words that describe DJ are:

• Collaboration (DJ is a great listener and truly strives to provide solutions that meet the business ask)
• Passion (for team and creative quality)
• Agile (DJ and team understand the need to be flexible, quick, and supportive especially in a digital world)

– Brett R. Thurman

I’ve worked with many creative leaders and DJ truly stands out. His passion for doing great work is contagious, always exploring a variety of solutions while keeping the brief and business problem in mind.

– Sharon Honjiyo

DJ, you are the best design manager that I have ever worked for. Your unlimited creative talent always encourages me to push my limit. Your positive attitude gives me strength to move forward on a stressful day. Your tremendous care for our team makes me feel safe and free working with others.

Best. Mizuho Tanaka

DJ,

As always, I enjoyed your presentation today. It was fun to sit IN the building and see that great, inspirational work that you initiated what feels like a long time ago. Kudos to you for an incredible contribution to our space. You really were the backbone behind it... your talent shows through deck by deck!

MB Wressell

Mr. DJ

What has managed to stand out with you like black dot on white paper is your drive to create success around you. Not only through your own individual actions, but through your ability to encourage all of us to continue to strive for change and progress. This department, let alone the company, would not be much without your influence. In all the positive sense, you are that black dot that commands people to take notice of what is before your eyes

You are one that should be respected and your actions demonstrate that to me, you deserve it. You’ve demonstrated competence, flexibility, patience and determination all in one fantastic package. Its been a pleasure for me to work for you. You’ve been the best boss and co-worker I’ve had.

Bryan Murphy

Team,

I concur with Rick's comments. This is great. I really like the energy being conveyed in this deck.

Best,

Orlando Ashford

Hi DJ,

Thank you for sharing the presentation. Some excellent ideas and concepts – really like the tone, voice, and especially ‘decks’ vs. ‘floors’.