I’m a creative director and designer hybrid, crafting award-winning visual systems and immersive worlds for beauty, food & beverage, lifestyle, and editorial brands.

I specialize in production design, content creation, and design-forward work.

I was born and raised in Chicago and Atlanta. Currently living and working in NYC.

CONTACT:

dinazolan@gmail.com
229.254.2319
LinkedIn
Instagram

AND:

Lifelong pianist.
Photographer for 9+ years. From weddings to politics, I’ve shot it all.
Former Walt Disney Company cast member. Ask any & all Disney trivia.
Four-time Marathoner.
Lived in 5 states and 2 countries.

AWARDS:

Cannes Lions | Gold | Media - Culture & Context
Cannes Lions | Silver | Creative Strategy/Audience
Cannes Lions | Silver | Media - Channels
Cannes Lions | Silver | Social
Cannes Lions | Silver | Social
Cannes Lions | Silver | PR
Cannes Lions | Bronze | PR
Effies | Grand Effie | 2021
Effies | Gold | Restaurants
Effies | Gold | Commerce & Shopper: New Product/Service Introduction
Effies | Gold | Social Media Services
Effies | Gold | Timely Opportunity - Products
Effies | Bronze | Rx-Consumer DTC Health & Wellness
Ad Age Creativity Awards | Best Launch
Ad Age Creativity Awards | Tiny but Mighty
Ad Age Creativity Awards | Shortlist: Best ROI
FAB Awards | Winner: Guerilla Marketing
FAB Awards | Best in Show: Innovation - Alcoholic Drinks
FAB Awards | Best in Show: Branded Content & Entertainment
FAB Awards | Gold: Experiential - Alcoholic Drinks
FAB Awards | Gold: Branded Utility - Alcoholic Drinks
FAB Awards | Gold: Best Use of Technology - Alcoholic Drinks
FAB Awards | Silver: Influencer Marketing - Alcoholic Drinks
AICP Awards | Winner: Real Time Engagement
AICP Awards | Winner: Social
AICP Awards | Winner: Influencer
The One Show | Silver: Social Media: Social Post
The One Show | Bronze: Social Media: Real-Time Response
The One Show | Bronze: Creative Effectiveness: Consumer/Brand
The One Show | Bronze: Creative Effectiveness: Single Country
Communication Arts | Digital Advertising - 2019
Communication Arts | Digital Advertising - 2020
Art Directors Club Awards | Gold: Writing/Online/Social
Art Directors Club Awards | Silver: Social Media/Twitter
Art Directors Club Awards | Bronze: Integrated/Digital
ADDY | Best in Show: Digital
ADDY | Gold: Social Media, Single Execution
Webby Awards | Food & Drink (Video)
Shorty Awards | Gold: Best in Restaurant
Shorty Awards | Gold: Real-Time Response
Shorty Awards | Gold + Audience Honor: Food & Beverage
48 Hour Repack | Top 10 National Finalist
Center Ring Show | Best in Show: Art Direction
Center Ring Show | Gold: Design
Center Ring Show | Silver: Integrated Campaign