Richard is designer who puts business objectives and communications at the forefront of his work. His expertise can be found in the realm of graphic design and art direction in both the digital and physical spaces. Richard's experience spans across multiple industries working with clients big and small.

CURRENT MOOD (TO QUOTE JOHN MAYER)

CHINESE ARTS
Reconnecting with ancestral roots through traditional arts like chop carving, calligraphy and traditional Chinese music under the alias: xiaoyao

THE ELECTRIC GUITAR
Music is the understanding of your sonic presence in time and space.—it is a life long journey of mine. You can find my contributions with MINT and Tumako

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOLE PROPRIETOR
R.DAO DESIGN
2014–Present

PARTNER + DESIGN DIRECTOR
RAD AGENCY
2016–2018

ART DIRECTOR
MIRUM
2015–2016

ART DIRECTOR
GREY GROUP
2012–2015

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
BIRTHPLACE INC.
2012

EDUCATION

GRAPHIC DESIGN
George Brown College
2009–2012

ART & DESIGN FOUNDATION
George Brown College
2009–2012

EDUCATION

GRAPHIC DESIGN
George Brown College
2009–2012

ART & DESIGN FOUNDATION
George Brown College
2009–2012

BRAND EXPERIENCE

— Grayson Music
— Birdo
— Hatecopy
— Dispatch Coffee
— Montreal Canadiens
— Ovarian Cancer Society
— Blackstone Energy
— Metrolinx
— BMO
— Minto Developments
— Post Cereals
— P&G Beauty
— Facet.ai (US)
— Common Citizen (US)
— Lunchclub.ai (US)
— Herradura (US)
— Sagicor (CAR)
— Yellowtail Wines (AU)

For inquiries, collaborations and questions please don't hesitate to reach out hello@richarddao.com