I help early-stage and growth-focused
companies bring their creative vision to life
through thoughtful, well-structured design.
I've worked with brands like
Honda
,
Tourism Fiji
,
Vault Intelligence
,
Arrow
and more.
Monica Ellis is an independent Art Director and Designer with more than 15 years of experience. She works closely with brands like Rimowa, Nike, On Running, Moncler and more.
I help early-stage and
growth-focused companies bring their creative vision to life through thoughtful, well-structured design. I've worked with brands like Honda, Tourism Fiji, Vault Intelligence, Arrow and more.
I help early-stage and growth-focused companies bring their creative vision to life through thoughtful, well-structured design. I've worked with brands like Honda, Tourism Fiji, Vault Intelligence, Arrow and more.
About me
I’m a design leader and senior product designer, helping consumer brands bring clarity, consistency, and polish to their digital products. From product pages and mobile flows to homepage storytelling and motion, I craft digital experiences that feel seamless and on-brand. My strength lies in the intersection of detail, design systems, and intuitive UX, balanced with just the right amount of play.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve led large-scale redesigns and strategic design work for global brands like Honda — guiding both the creative output and the teams behind it. I bring structure to chaos, lift the quality bar, and help product teams move forward by combining the eye of a design leader with the structured approach of a senior product designer.
I
design
crisp,
expressive
product
experiences
for
consumer
brands
that
care
about
craft.
I
design
crisp,
expressive
product
experiences
for
consumer
brands
that
care
about
craft.
I
design
crisp,
expressive
product
experiences
for
consumer
brands
that
care
about
craft.
Testimonials
“Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project.”
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
“Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project.”
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
“Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project.”
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
“Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project.”
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
Testimonials
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
Testimonials
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
"Dave is the kind of creative who blends sharp strategic thinking with genuine craft. His work demonstrates his ability to bring clarity, style, and effective problem-solving to complex challenges. He’s collaborative, insightful, and elevates the work and the team around him. A true creative partner and someone I’d trust on any project."
Damian Claassens
Executive Creative Director - Gravity Global
"Dave brings a rare combination of creative excellence and operational leadership. He leads with empathy, sets a high bar for quality, and helps everyone around him do their best work by making a little structure feel like a catalyst, not a constraint. In a world full of noise, Dave brings clarity — not just in what he designs, but in how he leads."
Nick Conflitti
Principal Product Designer - Dreadnode
Awards
WEBBY AWARDS
Websites and Mobile Sites Best Visual Design Honoree
Websites Best Visual Design Honoree
2025
Websites and Mobile Sites Best Practices Honoree
Websites Best Practices Honoree
2025
Web Excellence AWARDS
Award Winner for Automotive
2025
Award Winner for Sports
2025
Award Winner for Transportation
2025
AVA Digital AWARDS
Platinum Winner for B2C
2025
Platinum Winner for Manufacturing
2025
NYX AWARDS
Website Grand Winner for Sports
2025
Website Grand Winner for Transportation
2025
Website Grand Winner for Best User Experience
2025
Website Grand Winner for Lifestyle
2025
Website Grand Winner for Manufacturing
2025
Website Grand Winner for Automotive
2025
VEGA AWARDS
Platinum Winner for Marketing
2025
Platinum Winner for Transportation
2025
Platinum Winner for Manufacturing
2025
Platinum Winner for Automotive
2025
Platinum Winner for Consumer
2025
Gold Winner for Homepage
2025
Gold Winner for Landing Page
2025
Gold Winner for User Experience
2025
MUSE AWARDS
Website Redesign Gold Winner
2025
dotComm Awards
Platinum Award Winner
2023
Gold Award Winner
2023
Let’s create something impactful together
Let’s create something impactful together
Let’s create something impactful together