ENROLL NOW ON THIS COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL JUSTICE DESIGN COURSE!

IN TODAY’S DESIGN WORLD, SOLID TECHNICAL SKILLS AND AESTHETIC CHOICES ALONE WON’T CUT IT.

Designers need to be able to respond to cultural, historical and political contexts with as much confidence as choosing the right font. During the 3-month course you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact in the world today!

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Hi, I’m Raffi Marhaba. Welcome to The Dream Creative, a one-person creative studio specializing in communications, branding, graphic design, and digital illustration through a social justice design lens.

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Is your brand working toward a better world? The Dream Creative can help amplify that story. From nonprofits to corporate clients, I work with mission-driven organizations to visually define their social impact messaging. My holistic design approach raises the right questions, challenges old norms, and honors the audiences I serve. Are you ready to take your brand to the next level?

FEATURED WORK

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New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
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Stanford Social Innovation Review Global Illustrations
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African American Policy Forum
more work

MY VALUES

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HONESTY
I don’t say yes to everything and I don’t pretend to know everything – I only take jobs I am an expert on so I won’t waste your time.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE DESIGN
I believe in the power of communities – this is why branding through a social justice lens is at the core of my approach.
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BRANDING PASSION
Like you, I want to make a difference. By approaching all of our projects with branding passion I’ll go above and beyond.
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LONGEVITY
I create designs that stand the test of time so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I learn from trends, but I don’t rely on them.
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GUIDANCE
Even if you can’t imagine where you want to go, I can! I’ll support you through this process and set you up for success.
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COST-EFFICIENCY
I don’t use your money to pay for office views – unlike the big agencies. I also offer sliding scale options on a case-by-case basis.

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I DELIVER DREAM DESIGNS

BRANDING

You dream about your brand, I’ll make it a reality.

I’ll listen to your dreams and come up with a unique plan for your branding needs and aspirations that’s rooted in social justice.

SOCIAL JUSTICE DESIGN | Brand Identity | Logo Design | Social Media Branding |  Messaging & Language | Web Design | Brand Guidelines | Video Editing | Simple Animation

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Express your brand with materials that actually make sense.

I ask a lot of whys to ensure you get the best results. I provide a vast array of services that fit your needs.

SOCIAL JUSTICE DESIGN | Digital Design | Print Design | Marketing Materials | Infographics |  Web Design | Photo Editing & Retouching | Apparel Design | Layout Work | Book Design | Annual Report | Packaging Design | Video Editing | Simple Animation

ILLUSTRATION

Make your brand stand out with creative illustrations.

Illustrations are a powerful way to tell stories in a unique way.

SOCIAL JUSTICE DESIGN | Custom Illustration | Illustration Series

Set up a free 30-minute branding strategy call.

(Ideal for larger projects)

get in touch

Or drop me a line via e-mail at hello@thedreamcreative.com

(Ideal for smaller projects – don’t worry, I’ll call you here too if you’d like!)