Design Dept

Cases

• Central Pacific Bank
• Kinetic Installation for Central Pacific Bank
• Machine, Music, Ocean, Steel

• FanDuel
• Brand Identity for FanDuel Sports Network
• Fan, Television

• Fauxliage
• Brand Identity and Packaging for Fauxliage
• Garden, Foliage, Tagline, Positioning

• Saint Punk
• Brand Identity Refresh for Electronic Artist Saint Punk
• Album Artwork, Music, Plastic

• Seraphina Therapeutics
• Brand Identity and Packaging for Fatty15 Wellness Supplement
• Bottle, Glass, Health, Ink, Nutrition

Key people

Designers and creative leads attributed to Design Dept in press coverage.

News & interviews

• "Boost Your Portfolio with Expert Industry Tips"

  Creative Boom · Aug 4, 2025

  Creative Boom’s article by Tom May compiles advice from designers, creative directors, and recruiters on how to build a portfolio that truly stands out. Experts emphasize storytelling, showing process, curating quality over quantity, and tailoring portfolios to target audiences. The piece highlights the importance of clarity, context, and personality in presenting creative work effectively.

  In-Col StudioDesignomattBAMF Spaincareer|portfolio|advice
  Tom MayMatthew GallagherNvard Yerkanian
• Ali Martín Filsoof Shapes Brands with Depth and Simplicity

  Creative Boom · Jul 7, 2025 · Interview

  Creative Boom interviews Ali Martín Filsoof, founder of Los Angeles-based Design Dept, about his multicultural influences and philosophy of building brands with substance and simplicity. The article explores how the studio’s minimalist yet emotionally resonant approach has shaped projects for clients like Fatty15, Central Pacific Bank, and St. Jane Hotel. Filsoof discusses sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of trust and empathy in modern branding.

  Design DeptFanDuelCentral Pacific Bank

Clients