ABOUT DESIGN TRUST

The Design Trust was founded on the belief that good design starts with a distinctive idea, and evolves by listening to the clients and adhering to a visual style. Simple, short and memorable is the key to beautiful work.

Throughout his career Dan has specialized in corporate identity & brand design. Assembling a stand-out portfolio of solutions, he has worked for clients ranging from small local businesses to large corporations in industries that include retail, media and entertainment, sports and fund raising events, insurance, medical and consumer goods. 

You may have seen his designs for clients including Ragbrai, NCAA, NFL, NBA and NHL, Adidas, Starter Athletics, John Deere, Gallagher the comedian, American Eagle, Heartland Electric, Johnson Gas, Theatre Cedar Rapids, Heuer Publishing, Brucemore and many others.

Outside of graphic design Dan develops whimsical sculptures from reclaimed wood for his company "Reclamation". This growing company was featured in a segment on HGTV's, "That's Clever!" and in a spot-light editorial in "Log Home Living" magazine. “Reclamation” sculptures can be found at local art festivals and in regional galleries and coffee shops.