Daria Shiian

Daria Shiian exemplifies a new generation of strategic brand designers who seamlessly merge design thinking with technology to deliver measurable transformation for emerging businesses. As Art Director at DD.NYC Agency, Daria has redefined how digital branding can operate at the intersection of premium aesthetics, scalable systems, and cross-cultural relevance. Her methodology centers on converting tactical design outputs into enduring brand systems—empowering small and medium-sized businesses to build sustainable, self-sufficient brand ecosystems.

Daria’s impact spans both creative innovation and business performance. Her projects—ranging from award-winning AI-integrated design for Kinode, immersive digital experiences for the Women of Vision Awards, to comprehensive educational ecosystems like SVCH—demonstrate how technology enhances brand storytelling and user engagement. The Addicts Collective, her own venture, pushes the boundaries of retail branding through AI-driven product cataloging, AR-enhanced packaging, and omnichannel content automation.

What distinguishes Daria’s approach is her ability to democratize high-level brand strategy—once exclusive to large corporations—making it accessible to growing enterprises. By embedding brand architecture into digital infrastructures, she enables clients to scale brand presence in real time while ensuring cultural adaptability and narrative coherence.

Her work leads to quantifiable outcomes: improved conversion rates, extended customer lifecycles, and elevated brand perception. In a digital-first economy, Daria Shiian’s vision offers not just design—but strategic, technological, and emotional clarity for brands ready to lead.