Since you’ve made it this far, hello—I’m Daniel Portillo. A creative drawn to art and media made with love for the process—where you can feel the heart behind every frame, every note, every detail. Movies like Ratatouille, where Remy pushes through every obstacle for the love of his craft—that’s the energy I want to channel. Whether it’s the raw emotion in a song or the meticulous thought behind a brand’s case study, I’m inspired by people who push the boundaries of their craft just to see how far they can go.

I’ve worked with brands both big and small, creating everything from event branding to animation and illustration. The projects that stick with me are the ones where I get to marinate in the process and push my creativity to the limit—like illustrating a cyberpunk-inspired animated film for a crypto startup, or designing retro-themed branding for a real estate giant’s holiday celebration—pieces that gave me space to experiment with storytelling and style.

Some of the clients I’ve worked with include Parkland Health, Hillwood, Children’s Health, the American Advertising Federation, DART, the State Bank of Texas, Spinelli Angus Ranch, and SpaceCoin.XYZ.

I’m also an unapologetic fan of art books—they’re basically my favorite thing. When I’m not designing or flipping through a beautifully crafted page, I’m probably trying to make fancy coffee at home, hanging out with my siblings or friends, or annoying my cats. At the end of the day, I just love being creative and surrounding myself with people who share that same passion.

If you like what you see and would like to get in contact, here's where to find me:

Email: danpodesigns@gmail.com 
Instagram: danielmmx6