I’m a multidisciplinary art director, designer and artist living and working in New York City. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts I began my career as a book jacket designer at Farrar, Staus and Giroux. I later moved into the world of branding working for agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather (BIG), Desgrippes Gobé, and most recently served as art director at Apartment One, an award-winning agency based in Brooklyn. I currently work independently and frequently collaborate with various studios and agencies throughout the city.
My goal is to create engaging, well-crafted work that
fits the needs of my clients and inspires meaningful connections with their brands. I work with a diverse list of clientele creating a variety of digital and print based solutions for both large-scale corporations and smaller, independent companies. I’m a creative problem solver with expertise in a range of disciplines including web and print design, visual identities, packaging, branding, book jacket design, photo art direction, production and typography.
Feel free to get in touch at hello@deannicastro.com
Contact
Dean Nicastro
195 Chrystie Street, Suite 701C
New York, New York 10002
646-436-9512
hello@deannicastro.com
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Awards
Print Magazine: Regional Design Awards 2013
HOW International Design Annual: Best of Category 2012
365 AIGA Year in Design 2010
Print Magazine: Regional Design Annual 2008
TDC 28 Annual of the Type Directors Club 2008
Print Magazine: Regional Design Annual 2007
TDC 26 Annual of the Type Directors Club 2006
365 AIGA Year in Design 2006
New York Book Show, 1st Place 2005
365 AIGA Year in Design 2002
Work Published In
Animal Graphics: Sandu Publishing 2015
Branding Typography: Gingko Press 2014
Whet My Appetite / Catering Graphic Design: Sandu Publishing 2013
Visual Identities for Small Businesses: Gestalten 2012
Big Brand Theory: Sandu Publishing 2012
Top Graphic Design: Brand! Hightone Books 2012
[BranD] Magazine: Sendpoints Publishing Co. 2012
The World’s Best Graphic Design: Chois Gallery 2012
Print Magazine: Regional Design Awards 2012
Logology 2 Victionary: Books 2011
I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review 2011
HOW International Design Annual: Best of Category 2010
365 AIGA Year in Design 2010
Print Magazine: Regional Design Annual 2008
TDC 28 Annual of the Type Directors Club 2008
Print Magazine: Regional Design Annual 2007
TDC 26 Annual of the Type Directors Club 2006
365 AIGA Year in Design 2006
New York Book Show, 1st Place 2005
365 AIGA Year in Design 2002