We dive in deep, figure out what makes you tick, and then produce creative work that makes people stop and notice.
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Mike DeSart
Founder & Creative Director
With 20 years of experience leading brand and marketing design projects, Mike has worked with a diverse range of clients from startups to industry leaders. His career began in Los Angeles, collaborating with companies like Disney and Target, before moving to Silicon Valley. There, he led design projects for tech giants including HP, PayPal, and Netflix, and served as SurveyMonkey’s first Growth & Marketing Designer. Now based in Austin, TX, Mike is the Founder and Creative Director of DeSart Studios whose clients include LinkedIn, BetterUp, and The Nature Conservancy. He combines business insight with technical expertise to create distinctive visual identities and scalable design systems.
Rachel Raines
Account Manager & Client Success
Rachel brings a diverse background spanning real estate, marketing, and modeling, she manages complex projects, drives engagement, and optimizes operations. Rachel has led cross-functional initiatives, overseeing campaign execution, content approvals, and brand alignment. With over 17 years in professional modeling, Rachel has worked with top consumer brands and has appeared in national campaigns, magazines, and music videos. Her adaptability and on-camera presence continue to make her a sought-after talent in the industry and bell weather for consumer trends. At DeSart Studios she has one goal, your success.
Christian PizzImenti
Research, Strategy, UX
A UX strategist and Framer builder based in Austin by way of New York. With a background in business operations, he brings a systems-thinking lens to digital design – bridging user needs, business goals, and creative clarity. He’s worked with startups and established teams across SaaS, e-commerce, and marketing to build design systems that not only scale but resonate. At DeSart Studios, Christian is the quiet force behind seamless user journeys and purposeful digital experiences.
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