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Blends authentic storytelling with real-world marketing systems

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Skilled in brand development, graphic design, and backend architecture

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Background in business, branding, wellness, and design

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Leads with clarity, care, and values-driven strategy

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Lifelong artist with formal and self-taught design experience

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Strategic thinker with creative instincts and grounded execution

KEY FEATURES

about the designer

Bringing structure to creative work through design, strategy, and systems thinking.

I build brands that don’t just look good, they work. With a background in business strategy, design, and systems thinking, I create brand and marketing infrastructures rooted in community, built for commerce, and designed to scale with clarity and long-term function.

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HELLO,

First off, thank you for exploring this far. I'm honored to share my work, my process, and what I’m building toward.

Over the last 5+ years, I’ve cultivated creative clarity, operational thinking, and a strong grasp of how business systems and brand experience work together. What started as a path in design has evolved into something broader—an interest in how structure, systems, and strategy shape meaningful work.

Now, I’m looking for the right team to grow with. I bring curiosity, commitment, and a wide range of experience across creative and operational roles.

 

I’m seeking a collaborative environment where I can contribute deeply, learn from strong leadership, and continue developing toward high-level organizational design and operational strategy.

If you're building something with intention and looking for a systems-minded creative ready to step in and step up, I'd love to be part of it.

Lets schedule a call

what clients are saying

Hallie Gray, Owner - Graymarket Designs

I was delighted with the finished process, and working with her along the way was a pleasure. She is professional but also very warm and so easy to work with.

Cory Thompson, Strategic Director - PBMA

Zan is a rare talent who combines vision, execution, and emotional intelligence in a way that truly drives results. 

Randy Perry, Owner Operator - Tesio Energy

Zan Dean has a real talent for marketing and design. They’re able to take input from a client and expand on it to help move a project forward and get to a high-quality finished result.

Interested in building systems, brand infrastructure, or creative strategy that lasts?

deep dive

Creativity has always been the throughline of my life. I grew up immersed in the arts — studying painting, sculpture, and community building in high school through the ArtQuest Fine Arts Program at Santa Rosa High School. I was honored to receive a full scholarship to CSSSA (California State Summer School for the Arts), where I focused on sculpture and painting and deepened my understanding of art as a powerful medium for connection.

In my early twenties, I worked as a yoga teacher, herbalist, and meditation coach, spending over five years in the wellness and lifestyle industry. During that time, I traveled across the country, exploring intentional communities and building hands-on experience in grassroots organizing and collaborative living. I witnessed countless passionate practitioners with incredible offerings struggle to thrive due to a lack of strategic business frameworks. Recognizing that gap, I returned to school in my late twenties to bridge the worlds of creativity, community, and commerce.

I earned my B.S. in Business and Marketing from the University of Arizona Global Campus, graduating in 2024. While studying business management, marketing strategy, and operational planning, I found myself drawn to the intersection of creativity and structure — the space where visual storytelling supports business strategy and strong systems bring ideas to life. That realization led me to focus my career on building brand systems, creative operations, and internal infrastructure that help organizations grow with clarity and cohesion.

I’m passionate about working in in-house, agency, or freelance settings where I can stay aligned with my values: creating systems and experiences that feel good, function smoothly, and support both the business and the people behind it. My focus is on designing not just for aesthetics, but for long-term sustainability — building structures that help offerings thrive authentically in the world.

Today, I bring a unique lens to branding, marketing strategy, and graphic design. I believe that a brand is more than just how it looks — it’s how it feels, functions, and flourishes. A business's visual identity must align with its operational practices and strategic goals. Authentic design isn't just beautiful — it’s rooted in truth, transparency, and practical action.

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