I'm Dan Kanvis, an artist & graphic designer based in Los Angeles. I run an independent practice offering branding and marketing design solutions for small businesses. I also write and release music.

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I'm Dan Kanvis, a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, Calfornia. I operate an independent practice across design, music, photography, and film.

I'm Dan Kanvis, a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, Calfornia. I operate an independent practice across design, music, photography, and film.

I'm Dan Kanvis, a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, Calfornia. I operate an independent practice across design, music, photography, and film.

INDEPENDENT
ART & DESIGN PRACTICE
BASED IN
LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA

Specializing in Branding, Key Art, and Photography

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Branding & Identity

Identity work is most fulfilling for me when I can meet the introductory needs of a business. I strive to build concise messaging through clever semiotics.

Logo, social media templates, and animated title bumpers for a podcast about pop culture.

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The Ilios Group

Financial Management

Logo set for an investment firm focused on blockchain tech and cryptocurrency.

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Logo set, brochures, and business cards for sister companies focused on end-of-life care.

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Aviary Acoustics

Audio Recording

Logo set for a company that designs sound mapping solutions for recording studios.

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America King

Short Film

Logo that doubles as a title card and identity for a candy corporation.

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Logo set and apparel designs for a drywall hanging and taping company.

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Digital Marketing

I've held several contract positions designing marketing materials and social media content. Both static and animated.

Oars + Alps

Men's Skin Care

Weekly emails and full page print ads for a new line of SPF products.

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Aon

Risk Management Solutions

Social media content and Google Ads for a global marketing team.

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Live Nation

Music & Live Entertainment

Digital ad banners and print marketing materials for nationally booked tours.

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"No Feedback"

Directed and Edited by Dan Kanvis

This song and music video are the centerpiece of my most recent full-length album Understanding Dead Plants. An exploration of our relationship with content and social media in the age of the personal brand. Shot with an iPhone.

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Design for Music

Developing the visual identity for a music release requires care and empathy. These projects have challenged me immensely as a designer and director.

Creative direction for an alt rock EP, and its singles. Bright colors, 90s references, and a hint of surrealism.

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Sunny, Sonny.

by Bonelang

Photography and artwork for a confrontational set of songs. Muted colors, 35mm film, and sober emotion.

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My latest album! A deep dive into mental health and family lineage through music, photography, and video.

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Web Design

Web design is an expanding part of my practice. I currently use Photoshop and Figma for UI, and Webflow to develop.

FCS Pro

Genetic Testing Info for Healthcare Professionals

UI design across 9 desktop pages, following a provided treatment. Additional tasks included image sourcing, coloring, and manipulation.

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TALON HealthTech

Modern Healthcare Marketplace

Hover and scroll triggered animations for a desktop site. Navigation dropdowns, parallax scrolling, and entry treatments for copy and images.

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LOGOS
WEBSITES
ALBUM COVERS
PACKAGING
PHOTOGRAPHY
DIGITAL ADS
ANIMATED GIFS
ART DIRECTION
VIDEO EDITING
IMAGE COLORING
& RETOUCHING
TYPESETTING


Logos
Websites
Album Covers
Packaging
Photography
Digital Ads
Animated Gifs
Art Direction
Video Editing
Image Coloing
& Retouching
Typesetting

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Photography

My design work often extends into photography, so I keep a camera close. These selects are from various client projects and personal shoots.

Flyers & Posters

Flyers and posters give me the space to experiment with texture, typography, and unorthodox layouts.

Learn more about my process