Based out of Seattle, WA, Alex is the Senior Visual Designer at fintech powerhouse, FIS Global, named one of TIME Magazine's 2025 "World's Best Companies."
Previously, she founded her own design firm, Alex Delano Design, which led her to becoming the Creative Director and a Partner at oakpool, working with brands such as GORE-TEX, Goslings Rum, Asics, CBS, and more. She also produces award-winning documentaries for Pandion Creative.
Read Alex's letter below for more details!
A NOTE FROM ALEX:
Welcome to my portfolio, I'm so glad you found me!
I was raised in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, home to the Clark Art Museum, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), and the Norman Rockwell Museum, where I spent most of my youth exploring the arts. I was always starting little creative businesses, and skipping gym class to paint. These interests translated into my current work, which consists primarily of visual design, creative direction, and illustration.
In early 2023, I made the decision to leave full-time work and pursue a self-employed design career. I launched Alex Delano Design out my one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, and grossed $120k+ in revenue in my first year, working with incredible clients worldwide. I then became the Creative Director and Partner of a innovative digital marketing agency, oakpool.
Previously, I worked as a Graphic Designer at a variety of in-house roles. Most recently, I designed for the industry's top digitally printed specialty wallcoverings, Astek. I created everything from backgrounds and set props for HBO, Netflix, and HGTV, to hand-illustrated patterns and custom murals for commercial spaces. I was even featured on an episode of HGTV's "The Renovator"!
I am also a proud graduate of Boston University's College of Fine Arts where I earned a BFA in Graphic Design and a minor in Advertising from the College of Communications. During my time there, I competed on my school's downhill ski racing team at mountains all over New England.
I currently live in Seattle, WA with my two cats, Nala and Binx (any Hocus Pocus lovers out there?)! While I have a background in marketing, I made the transition to the tech space and have found a deep appreciation and passion for the world of product illustration and the value it can bring UI/UX design. Working alongside a talented team of designers on the Design Systems team at FIS has re-shaped my appreciation for my craft, and allowed me to expand my knowledge into new spaces. I hope to continue my product illustration work in future roles, either at FIS or beyond.
All photos courtesy of ©Laura Burvill Photography
