Daria DiCieli
Founder of DiCieli
Designer, Illustrator and Animator
About Daria
Daria DiCieli is an illustrator and animator with a long history of working alongside women entrepreneurs to create magical, illustrated branding. Her passion for visual storytelling led her to launch Chic Palette, a unique shop on her website that offers high-end, limited-edition video intro packages designed to elevate branding and marketing for entrepreneurs.
With Chic Palette, Daria expands her creative offerings beyond one-on-one collaborations, providing a selection of curated, pre-made packages that resonate with each brand's unique identity. She firmly believes that every entrepreneur deserves captivating visuals, and Chic Palette is her way of bringing that vision to life. Through this venture, Daria seeks to inspire and empower businesses to embrace more creative futures.
Daria's vibrant, evocative work has been featured in collaborations with prestigious global brands such as Cunard Cruise Lines, Grand Canyon Railway, En Route Air Canada, Cosmopolitan, Tiffany's Breakfast Collector’s Edition by The Easton Press, Vorsten Royal "Royal Dutch Magazine," Hallmark, Papyrus, ELLE, Hamilton Jewelers, and Princeton University, among others. Her distinct artistic vision has graced the pages of international magazines including Freundin, Candis, Myself, Madame, and SOGO, and she has created bespoke designs for clients like Tesco UK and SOGO.
Daria’s creative prowess extends beyond print, with her work showcased in esteemed exhibitions across Saint Paul de Vence, Toronto, Montreal, London, and Monaco, solidifying her reputation as a global force in the art world. Her animation work has earned her numerous accolades, including awards at the International Monaco Film Festival for Best Animation Film and Women Empowerment.
In addition to her illustration career, Daria is the founder of the DiCieli brand, a luxury label specializing in hand-made, embroidered bow ties. Each piece is meticulously crafted by Daria herself, using the finest haute couture materials, blending elegance and artistry in every design.