Louis has been with DBB since its humble beginnings. Now as the Chief Communications Officer of DBB he is in charge of the strategy, execution, and management of the DBB communication plan, with the primary goal of activating audience participation through print, interactive, and social media. He has 11 years of experience in the field of communications as an award-winning designer with experience in print, environmental and online mediums. In addition to practicing graphic design, Louis has also taught the subject for the Chicago Portfolio School. Over the years he has worked with diverse clients (from the financial and corporate sectors, to education, athletics, start-ups and non-profits), all with one mission: to find better ways to communicate. Louis is passionate about using graphic design to solve problems, with the end goals of increasing understanding, driving preference, motivating and audience to act, or simply being more elegant.

Louis holds a BFA in Visual Communications from Oregon State University, and completed a Consumer Insights course from University of Chicago. He is the Principal and Creative Director of izm, a creative boutique.

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