Hey, I’m Landon Dowlen—focused on user-first interactive design for global brands, including Nike, Qualcomm, Zumiez, and Intel.

Selected Clients

Featured Portfolio  ·  2000-2025

Services

From the first spark to the final product, I fuse brand strategy, marketing, design, and development with two decades of technical experience within the digital landscape.

Brand Strategy

Project strategies vary widely depending on audience, budget, timeline, and goals. Whether it’s conducting a digital audit, developing a tailored marketing plan, or selecting the right technology platform, I create strategies that balance creativity with cost-efficiency—ensuring solutions align with both business objectives and user needs while respecting budget realities. The result is a clear, actionable roadmap that sets every project up for long-term success.

– Digital Strategy & Roadmapping
– Brand Strategy & Positioning
– Content & Marketing Strategy
– Technology & Platform Planning
– UX Research & Customer Journey
– Website & Digital Platform Audits

Digital Marketing

From interactive, social media, PPC, and SEO (organic and paid) to email or banner campaigns, choosing the right marketing comes down to audience demographics. I develop campaigns that not only reach but engage the right people—building trust, driving conversions, and strengthening long-term brand loyalty. By blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights, I ensure every marketing effort is purposeful, measurable, and aligned with your broader business goals.

– Marketing Campaigns (Social, PPC)
– Email Marketing & Automation
– Content Creation
– Paid & Organic SEO
– Banner & Display Advertising

Design Direction / Production

With over 24 years of experience, design is at the core of everything I create. From web design and UI/UX to mobile apps and interactive touchscreens, I approach every project with a user-first mindset—where strategy, technology, and creativity intersect. My process is rooted in understanding users and shaping experiences that are not only visually engaging but also intuitive, functional, and scalable. Design isn’t just a phase of the project—it’s the foundation that guides every decision from concept to completion.

– Website & App Design (UI/UX)
– Design Systems / Prototyping
– Interactive & Touchscreen Design
– Product (SaaS) & Experience Design
– Branding & Identity Design
– Campaign Design
– Motion Graphics & Animation
– Video Editing & Production
– Visual Storytelling
– Presentation & Pitch Deck Design

Technology / Development

Websites, mobile apps, touchscreens, and responsive development require much more than just writing code. They call for a deep understanding of technology, security, evolving browsers, devices, and user expectations—paired with industry best practices to ensure everything runs seamlessly once distributed across digital platforms. From optimizing performance and accessibility to integrating scalable technology solutions, I focus on building digital experiences that are visually engaging, fast, reliable, and future-proof. Great development is where creativity meets technology, transforming design into an experience that people actually enjoy using.

– Responsive Web Development
– Mobile App Interfaces & Prototypes
– Interactive Touchscreen Builds
– E-commerce Development
– Shopify, WooCommerce
– Custom & WordPress CMS Builds
– SEO & Accessibility Optimization

About LD

Creative Director, Designer, Typographer, Technologist, Content Creator, Brand Developer, Animator, Motion Designer, Video Editor, Artist, Font Collector, Goofy-footed, left-handed Illustrator.

With over two decades of experience in user-focused interactive design, I’ve led large-scale digital initiatives for global brands, including Nike, Qualcomm, Zumiez, and Intel.

I started my career at top digital agencies in San Francisco and San Diego before co-founding Digital Ascent, Inc., where I built and scaled a creative team for more than a decade. I delivered high-end design, UI/UX, video/motion graphics, interactive content, and media-rich marketing campaigns across the entire digital ecosystem. Whether aligning brand strategy with the customer journey or driving innovation through technology, I remain committed to producing high-quality creative while maintaining brand authenticity—without compromise.

Experience

Figma Certificate

Figma, UI UX Design Essentials

LD Design

Freelance, 2024-Present

Digital Ascent, Inc.

Co-Founder/Creative Director, 2012-2024

Landonsea Design

Senior Designer, 2005-2012

Geary Interactive

Senior Designer, 2003-2005

Seven Design Group

Junior Designer, 2000-2003

Bachelor of Arts

Design & Digital Media, 2001

Extracurricular

Robin Williams Design Workshop

Featured Design Projects, Peachpit Press

Create Magazine Article

Featured web design, Issue #2

The Snowboarder’s Journal

Illustrations featured on website

Design Retrospective

Design and illustration showcase

One Moto Show

Illustration showcase

Vita Coffee Headquarters

Illustration/Design showcase

S.F. Printing Association Award

1st Place Award, 4 color offset

Let’s talk

Whether you're a small startup looking to create a brand identity or a larger company in need of a design refresh, I'm always interested in collaborating on fun new projects. From interactive design and branding to e-commerce and digital strategy, I bring over two decades of experience helping brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

Let’s talk about how we can bring your next idea to life.

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