Hi! I'm Raphael.

I'm a designer passionate about shaping brands through strategy, storytelling, and unique visual design. Good design starts with the right problem — I make sure we've found it before anything gets built.

Most organizations know themselves too well to see what makes them compelling from the outside. That's the gap I work in: translating what you know into what your audience needs to hear. I've built identities that helped founders launch new ventures, led creative campaigns that rallied communities, and developed strategies that grew conference engagement by 266% in a single week. My work has shaped brands like Microsoft, Resource Media, healthtech startups like RenewRx, and public health leaders such as CSTE and the Seattle Indian Health Board.

I also build for what comes after: identities, toolkits, and guidelines a team can run independently, so the brand holds up long after launch — without a designer in the room.

From first pitch to final delivery, I partner with stakeholders to shape creative direction, guide teams, and keep every detail aligned with the strategy.

I'm currently available for freelance projects and open to full-time opportunities. If you'd like to work together or chat about possibilities, let's connect.