Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator


About

Welcome! The name's Dimitri and I have been creating since middle school. My passions and skills in art and design stem from an unknown source, but have yet to disappear.
If you'd like to discuss a project, you're in need of a designer and would like to arrange a meeting to hear more about what I can do for you, or just fancy a chat then please get in touch!

residentgrimm.art@gmail.com | (608) 575-5605

Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Character Sheet Illustration - Astraeus

This project is a character design exploration with a concept I've had for a few years. I wanted to experiment with a darker color palette to create a moodier character in for a dark fantasy setting.Programs: Clip Studio Paint


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

UW-Whitewater Merit Badges Redesign

As my first project as a student designer with UW-Whitewater, I worked under the supervision of their Art Director to create a new feel for their Merit Badges for exemplifying the successes of the students and staff of the campus community, featured in the weekly news blast Warhawk Weekly.Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Travel Bird: Agency Website and Mobile App Identity

Travel Bird is a travel agency identity project inspired by modern and sleek aesthetics. It is geared toward 25-34 year old travelers looking to find their next destination in "Collecting Experiences, Not Things."My inspiration for this project was "window" views with the arched shape containing imagery of each destination and other experiences that can be found.Programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

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proj descPrograms: Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

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Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

3D Character Model - Miya

This project took a look at the phases of 3D character design from a simple, 2D character and rendering them in a 3D space. I utilized a more cartoon-like design in proportional elements and stylistic choices to bring one of my fantasy characters to life.Programs: Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

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proj descPrograms: Clip Studio Paint, Blender 3D


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Kodiak Cakes Ad Series

Kodiak Cakes is a pancake and waffle mix brand that works to support grizzly bears and other wildlife habitats. This project I wanted to take a spin and create a photo composed series that focused more on the importance of eating breakfast by showing the versatility of their product.Programs: Photoshop, Indesign


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

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proj decPrograms: Clip Studio Paint, Illustrator, Indesign


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Death Before Decaf Coffee Illustrations

Death Wish Coffee is known as the World’s strongest coffee, with double the caffeine content as a normal cup of coffee. In this project I was inspired to explore a more illustrative approach to their branding. As a result, I created a “generic” design, along with other themed designs for different blends.Programs: Clip Studio Paint


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Creative Mornings Event Posters

CreativeMornings is a free monthly breakfast lecture series designed for creative communities. This project in particular was a collaborative project, in teams of two. We both chose a theme for one of these lectures and Art Directed for your theme, by creating a poster and then handing off the assets to our partner so they could make Instagram ads, a web leaderboard ad, and a main hero image for the website.Web Banner/Leaderboard & Instagram ads by: Alyson HarrisPrograms: Clip Studio Paint, Indesign


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

DULUTH Trading Co. New Employee Welcome Booklet

This project was to take a pre-existing brand and create a welcome booklet with information that a new employee for the company would need before they begin. I wanted to appease to the rustic, rugged, and homemade-but-high-quality aesthetic the Duluth company branding has, while also making sure all the information is easy to read and follow throughout the course of the booklet. Along with an email blast and buttonsPrograms: Adobe XD, Photoshop, Indesign


Dimitri Kelly

Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Elden Ring Zine

The Elden Zine was an Elden Ring large group project I got to be a part of as a merchandise and spotlight artist. My works were more geared towards exploring favorite scenic locations and items found within the game. I wanted to capture the fantasy theme with a painterly technique and added magical effects.Programs: Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop