About

I specialize in creating captivating web and blog content without relying on AI. With a background in Professional Web Design, I possess a deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. I excel at SEO, helping clients optimize their websites for maximum visibility. Along with strong skills in time management, collaboration, and customer service, I am proficient in platforms like WordPress, Joomla!, and Wix, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

With a chef’s degree earned in Washington, DC in 1985, I dedicated over two decades to the culinary industry, gaining valuable skills in customer service and developing a strong work ethic. This experience led me to explore the world of web design, starting with self-teaching and later earning associate degrees in Website Development Specialist and Graphic Design from Butler County Community College. My journey from the kitchen to the digital realm has been both fulfilling and rewarding.

Darren Oates Designs excels in providing top-notch logo design and comprehensive graphic services, spanning across various mediums like signs, billboards, flyers, business cards, posters, book and magazine covers, and product packaging. Emphasizing the creation of a distinct personal brand, the incorporation of After Effects adds an element of captivating graphic animations to the mix. While open to exploring opportunities within larger design firms, freelance projects remain a key focus in showcasing the depth of skills and expertise offered by Darren Oates Designs.