Alisa Damaso

Hi, I’m Alisa

I'm a multidisciplinary designer in San Francisco specializing in graphic design, branding, illustration, and lettering.


Originally from Los Angeles County, I'm creator of the brand VLY GRL, which smashes stereotypes through rad accessories, zines, and apparel.


My design process is conceptual, clever, and collaborative. I work with small businesses, organizations, and individuals who share my values of spreading joy, cultivating community, and working together to make the world a better place bringing my special brand of creativity, strategy, and passion to mission-based projects.


When I'm not making things, I'm marathon training at Golden Gate Park while listening to spooky podcasts, learning Spanish and German on Duolingo, shooting film on five different cameras, attending local events and live shows, or singing in the band Vincent Gargiulo National Park.


If you'd like to work together, get in touch!

Experience

Independent Designer

Alisa Damaso Design

2015 – Present


Founder, Creative Director

VLY GRL

2016 – Present


Lead Visual Designer

SF New Deal

2024 – 2025


Contract Designer

Cultivate Strategies

20222024


Design Associate

Creative:MINT

2017 – 2021


Graphic Designer

Graphic Design Intern

California Nurses Association / National Nurses United

2015 – 2016


Services

  • Identity Creation
  • Brand strategy
  • Naming
  • Brand identity
  • Voice and tone


Storytelling

  • Campaign creative
  • Art direction
  • Content strategy
  • Graphic design
  • Illustration
  • Hand lettering
  • Web design

  • Brand Systems
  • Identity systems
  • Brand guidelines
  • Brand assets

Tools

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Procreate
  • Canva
  • Sketchbook & Pencil
  • Google Workspace