Hi, Gorgeous!

Curating Clarity from Chaos

My dad in full uniform, c. early 1970s

Hi! I’m Diana!

My journey into design didn't start in a studio—it started in the back of a moving van. Growing up as an Army brat, traveling through nearly every state, I learned early on that when your surroundings are always changing, your internal systems have to be rock solid.

Dad, Vietnam, c. 1960s

Watching my father and brother navigate their military careers taught me the value of discipline and clear structure. I realized that whether you're moving a household across the country or organizing a complex digital workspace, the secret to staying grounded is having a system you can trust.

Today, I take that lifelong lesson of 'finding order in the move' and apply it to every spreadsheet, template, and design I create.

My brother when he was in the Navy.

Las Vegas, 2006

My parents exploring an old jail, c. 2006

From Logistics to Layouts

Moving every few years taught me that "home" isn't a place—it's the systems you carry with you. I realized early on that I had a knack for organizing the clutter and finding the aesthetic thread that ties everything together. Whether it’s a WordPress site or a digital brand, I approach design with the same mindset: creating a solid foundation so the beauty has a place to live.

Design with a Purpose: From branding for 'Out Shop Cancer' (Left) and 'Relay for Life' (Above) to organizing digital workflows, my goal is always to find the aesthetic thread that ties a project together.

The Creative Foundation

These pieces represent more than just past projects; they are the visual building blocks of my design journey. Over the years, my work in graphic design has taught me that true impact comes from clarity and intention. Whether I was crafting an immersive Instagram 9-grid, building out WordPress layouts, or developing brand identities, the goal remained consistent: to strip away the noise so the message could shine.

I believe that design doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. This philosophy is exactly what I carry forward into my current work—applying that same eye for balance and simplicity to the digital tools and organizational systems I build today.

Curating Clarity

Above: Ai Generated Art that incorporates the Pantone Color of the year for 2026. On the Left: Where classical inspiration meets modern intentionality. Ai Generated Degas style image utilizing the Cloud Dancer color with some of my favorite pastels.

I believe that great design shouldn't just look good; it should feel like a deep breath. My work is rooted in the 'Cloud Dancer' palette—subdued, natural, and intentional—creating digital spaces that feel authentic and organized.

Life Between the Pixels

When I’m not organizing digital chaos or finding the perfect "Cloud Dancer" hex code, you can usually find me with a coffee in hand (if I haven’t been stopped for my own good). My world is fueled by a few simple, steady things:

Faith & Country: The bedrock of how I view the world and my place in it.
Family: The "why" behind everything I build.
The Little Things: The grace of a butterfly, the quiet company of my cats, and the weirdly satisfying logic of a complex spreadsheet.
Creative Outlets: Writing for my Substack, documenting my latest vehicle collection in Los Santos (GTA V Online), and finding ways to give back through Out Shop Cancer.

Above: Butterfly Watercolor, c. 2023 Left: Pink Tea Rose watercolor, c. 2021 Below: Monarch Butterfly Acrylic, c. 2022

Let’s Build Something Meaningful

Life is rarely a straight line—it’s a collection of pivots, systems, and creative sparks. Whether I’m documenting a new find for my vehicle collection, diving into a complex spreadsheet, or sharing thoughts on my Substack, my goal is always the same: to find the beauty in the order.