We are disruptors, allies, and teammates.

We challenge the norms with bold creativity, constantly pushing boundaries to make Designity more impactful. Our joy comes from disrupting the ordinary and paving the way for innovation and collaboration
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Shahrouz Varshabi

Shahrouz Varshabi

Founder & CEO

Shahrouz is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and the visionary leader of the pack. He is known for his relentless determination and ability to create remarkable products with limited resources.

Natalie Neumann

Natalie Neumann

Chief Operating Officer

Natalie brings systemic thinking to the team. A German entrepreneur with strong problem-solving skills, she loves building systems out of chaos. When not doing that, she enjoys roaming the mountains.

Theresa Schmidt

Theresa Schmidt

Chief of Staff

Theresa is the multipurpose knife and problem detector of the pack. She knows how to connect the dots to answer all the questions. When there is no problem, she enjoys petting the puppies.

Adam Baker

Adam Baker

Chief Financial Officer

Adam is the numbers person of the pack. He knows how to build sophisticated business models to scale. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, hiking, reading, and building things.

Ehsan Afarideh

Ehsan Afarideh

Business Strategist

Ehsan is our business strategist. An entrepreneur and avid explorer of new opportunities who helps businesses grow and scale. He is a mountain lover who finds peace in nature.

Nathan Thomas

Nathan Thomas

Business Consultant

Nathan hails from South Africa. For the last 15 years, he has helped companies scale to achieve exceptional growth by finding and nurturing talented individuals across the globe. Outside of work, you can find him with a guitar in one hand and a surfboard in the other.

Durga Kudumula

Durga Kudumula

Growth Marketing

Durga is a marketing whiz by day and a dance enthusiast at heart. He’s got a knack for crafting killer growth marketing strategies and mentally choreographing dance moves. When he's not in work mode, you'll find him laughing at comedy shows or grooving to musicals in the bustling Big Apple.

Indre Baltrune

Indre Baltrune

Service Operations Manager

Indre transforms complex challenges into seamless, scalable solutions. She thrives on optimizing processes, driving efficiency, and building high-performing teams. Off duty, her golden retriever takes charge as the real boss of the house.

Clara Poli

Clara Poli

Service Operations Manager

Clara is a dedicated problem solver who is passionate about enhancing processes and looking for better ways to do things. She thrives in diverse environments and enjoys peaceful beach moments.

Joey Silver

Joey Silver

Customer Success Manager

Joey stands as the charismatic frontman of our team, engaging with clients to ensure they receive unparalleled returns on their investments. On weekends, he transforms into a professional wrestler.

Nick Rosenblum

Nick Rosenblum

Account Executive

Nick loves connecting clients with world class creatives. Outside of the office you can find him traveling the world, scuba diving or hiking with his dog.

Qumars Yazdani

Qumars Yazdani

Head of Talent Acquisition

Qu is a dedicated headhunter for the team, committed to bringing the finest global talents to Designity. He also enjoys traveling and living in different countries while sourcing talents.

Laura Martinez

Laura Martinez

Service Operational Specialist

Laura is a strategic designer who shifts between big-picture thinking and detailed focus to uncover opportunities for innovation and improvement. When she’s not working on projects, you can find her enjoying a thrilling novel or visiting an art museum.

Kateryna Kryvenda

Kateryna Kryvenda

Automation Expert

Kate finds joy in taking on challenging tasks and is fueled by her passion for uncovering the best solutions to solve them. Her ultimate aspiration is to automate every process, making efficiency and innovation the cornerstone of her endeavors.

Collins B.
Collins B.
Creative Director
Collins loves building brands, skateboarding, snowboarding, and family camping.
J.D. H.
J.D. H.
Creative Director
J.D. Humphreys is a creative strategist with a dedication to branding, storytelling, and design. He finds inspiration in Soul music history, art museums, and authentic storytelling—while collecting more books than he starts. With a background in TV news, he still thrives on a good story, whether crafting one or chasing adventure with his two rescue dogs.
Jessica G.
Jessica G.
Creative Director
Jessica is a passionate creative with a love for bringing ideas to life and working on projects from concept to execution. When she’s not sketching, she’s spending time with her playful pup, soaking up inspiration from everyday moments.
Kensie M.
Kensie M.
Creative Director
With over 15 years of turning complex tech into simple, stunning experiences, I am leading the UX/UI revolution with flair. When not mentoring the next design wizards, you'll find me exploring the latest in blockchain, all while plotting my next adventure in the great outdoors or finding the best coffee shop.
Lauren R.
Lauren R.
Creative Director
A creative director by day - Lauren believes that the most creative act we will ever undertake is the art of creating ourselves.
Matthew W.
Matthew W.
Creative Director
Matthew enjoys hunting for unique patterned fabric and finding treasures at antique markets.
Medi F.
Medi F.
Creative Director
Medi crafts dynamic brand experiences that engage audiences and inspire action. His creative approach spans various media, with a focus on motion graphics and video. Outside of work, Medi composes music and finds inspiration in nature.
Molly M.
Molly M.
Creative Director
Molly solves problems with pixels and enjoys spending quality time with a good book and chai latte.
Pooyan A.
Pooyan A.
Creative Director
Pooyan turns creative goals into compelling strategies, weaving meaningful stories that drive action and leave a lasting impact. Off the clock, inspiration comes from quiet nights under the stars and the joy of perfecting a campfire-cooked morning omelet.
Sitara D.
Sitara D.
Creative Director
Sitara brings an innate passion for design, technology, and communication while sipping black tea and practicing hot yoga in her free time.
 Adam C.
Adam C.
Graphic Designer
Adam is a graphic designer with a passion for illustration, rooted in his early love for graffiti. Beyond design, he's an avid motorcyclist, game enthusiast (both player and creator), and a hands-on builder, always bringing ideas from vision to reality.
Aaliyah M.
Aaliyah M.
Graphic Designer
Aaliyah is a creative graphic designer with a passion for social media design. Skilled in creating visually compelling content that enhances brand identity and engages audiences across various platforms.
Alycia O.
Alycia O.
Graphic Designer
Alycia is a graphic designer with a vivid imagination who is always trying to take things to the next level. She loves reading and her two dogs!
Arash S.
Arash S.
Graphic Designer
Arash is the Swiss Army Knife of graphic design, adept in numerous software and design disciplines. Beyond his design prowess, he’s a family guy who loves video games and spending quality time with his daughters.
Jingting L.
Jingting L.
Illustrator
Jingting believes powerful design is efficient communication and also enjoys collecting succulents and creating nail art.
Laura F.
Laura F.
Graphic / Brand Designer
Laura is a digital designer and visual storyteller passionate about creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. She thrives on creativity, exploration, and continuous learning—whether in nature, design, or new artistic expressions
Lauren S.
Lauren S.
UX/UI & Web Designer
Lauren is a UX/UI and Web Designer fueled by wanderlust, a love for furry companions, and a passion for intuitive design. She creates clean, engaging digital experiences that make interactions simpler and more enjoyable. Outside of work, she loves traveling, snowboarding, hiking with her dog, and getting lost in a good book.
Nicolle G.
Nicolle G.
Graphic Designer
Nicolle is a graphic designer and illustrator who is passionate about storytelling through beautiful design. Outside of work she enjoys hanging out with her family, taking care of plants, and spending time outside in sunny Arizona.
Oscar P.
Oscar P.
Graphic Designer
Oscar is passionate about visual communication, and also he loves connecting with people dancing salsa, bachata, and kizomba almost every weekend.
Sarah G.
Sarah G.
Graphic Designer
Sarah is a visual storyteller who weaves tangent themes into cohesive narratives and enjoys watercolor and gaming.
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A Collaboration Platform With a Purpose

Tech Enabled Design Services to Help Creatives & Brands Grow

A Vision for Creative Leadership

To transform the creative industry by providing a collaborative platform where brands and the world’s top creatives can work together to redefine the boundaries of digital design and innovation.

A Mission to Disrupt and Empower

We aim to elevate creative collaboration by identifying top talent and empowering them with AI and Web3 technologies. Our mission is to streamline the creative process, providing impactful, efficient, and on-demand design solutions that empower both brands and creatives to reach their full potential, transforming visions into reality.
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65k+

Projects delivered to both small and large brands

850+

Clients trusted Designity's interchangeable team

4.8/5

Client satisfaction rating out of 5 on Trustpilot

$450k

Saved by clients on design and marketing costs

$18.5m

Paid to US-Based creatives and Creative Directors

48k

Creatives vetted to select the top 3% of candidates

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Note From the CEO

From humble beginnings in 2017, Designity was born out of a personal frustration with the educational system. My goal was to form a
bridge between academia and the professional world, offering emerging Creatives a chance to gain real-world experience by working directly with clients.

Today, I take immense pride in Designity’s remarkable growth. We have successfully established a versatile platform catering to Creatives of all experience levels and fields, serving both Fortune 100 corporations and innovative startups on their journey towards creative excellence.

Our disruptive approach revolutionizes the creative industry by blending technology with human touch. This balance fosters win-win situations for Creatives and companies alike on the Designity platform. None of us knows the future, but I do know this: the best is yet to come, and I’m here for it.

Shahrouz Varshabi
CEO of Designity

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A Success Story That’s Still Being Written

A Virtual Creative Team Discovering New Solutions Every Day

Shahrouz
2006

A Humble Beginning

Shahrouz Varshabi, holding a graphic design degree, works as a taxi driver in Tehran, Iran. He strategically chooses to drive around the Airport VIP lounge to pick up successful entrepreneurs, learning from them during the rides.
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2008
New York City
2011

The American Dream

Shahrouz moves to New York City to pursue further education. He enrolls at Parsons School of Design, aiming for a Masters in Design and Technology, without knowing much about the costly tuition.
2012
2014

Collaborative Freelance Work

To manage tuition and living expenses in NYC, Shahrouz begins freelancing creatively. He often outsources projects to his classmates, overseeing their work for quality assurance.
2014
2015

DesignedIn Platform is Born

DesignedIn is established to offer Emerging Creatives (students) freelance projects, helping them gain real-world experience and build their portfolios before graduation, but Linkedin doesn't like it.
2015
LinkedIn vs. Designity - A legal challege results in a name change from DesignedIn to Designity.
2016

Name Change to Designity

Facing a legal challenge from LinkedIn over the name 'DesignedIn', the platform is renamed to 'Designity', a change that refocuses the venture towards building an exclusive creative platform for Creatives and clients.
2016
Epic lightbulb moment.
New York City
2017

Creative Directors Supervision

Designity enhances work quality by introducing Creative Directors to supervise Emerging Creatives and provide strategic insights to clients. Additionally, expand its creative pool by accepting senior and pro creatives.
2017
It sounded better anyway.
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2018

Recognition from Audible

Amazon’s Audible investment firm (NVP) shows interest in Designity and invests in its future, a strategic move for scaling the platform.
2018
New York City
2019

CaaS Model Introduction

Influenced by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, Shahrouz shifts to a monthly subscription model creating CaaS (Creative-As-A-Service), streamlining the business process by eliminating proposals and invoicing complexities.
2019
2020

Pandemic & CaaS Model

The pandemic boosts freelancing and and companies looking for ways to cut cost. So Designity's on-demand creative service becomes popular. It's 70% cheaper, faster, more powerful and it's month to month.
2020
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2021

Major Companies Onboard

Companies like Oracle, FSC, and Kung Fu Tea turn to Designity for their design and marketing needs, appreciating the platform's efficiency and the lack of payment hassles for creatives.
2021
Designity-Web3
2023

Web3 & Blockchain Transition

Creating successful marketing and design projects is more than just having the right team. The future of internet is decentralization and web3 so Designity builds a Web3 and NFT enabled platform for collaboration.
2023
Designity: 1,000
COVID-19: 0
Shahrouz
2024

Designity Art Launch

Designity Art is introduced as a subsidiary to empower the creative community further. It enables creatives to sell custom wall art, with Designity handling the printing, framing, and shipping.
2024
Things are
growing...fast.
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