Hi, I’m Derek “DVG” Vander Griend, a Creative Director based in Los Angeles.
I spend my time building design systems and campaigns across entertainment, technology, and consumer brands, including work with Netflix, Logitech, adidas, and agencies like Anomaly and 72andSunny.
theywalkamongus® is my creative practice, fueled by a lifelong obsession with the visual gems hiding in everyday life: old signage, found graphics, bootleg tees, horror films, and the strange magic of forgotten things.
I turn that lens into creative direction, identity systems, and visual worlds helping brands show up in culture with clarity, personality, and craft.
Agencies & Clients
Press
Netflix
Logitech
Anomaly
72&Sunny
adidas
Vans
Meta
Converse
United Airlines
& more.
It’s Nice That
Brand Identity
Vogue
Hypebeat
Tudum.com