Title: Founder
Company: Anomali by Design LLC
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Justin Dauer, Founder at Anomali by Design LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Artists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Digital Design, Marketing and Product Design.
Mr. Dauer, a distinguished design leader, author and speaker, has made significant contributions to the field of design and organizational culture. As the founder of Anomali by Design LLC since 2022, he has dedicated his expertise to helping clients and organizations connect with their audiences through digital design, marketing and product design. Mr. Dauer’s work also fosters effective and collaborative teams, drives a healthy and innovative creative culture, and ensures creativity permeates an organization’s strategy. Based in Chicago, Anomali by Design LLC is recognized as a leader in this sector.
Before launching Anomali by Design LLC, Mr. Dauer served as principal design consultant at Vervint, a technology consulting firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from 2021 to 2022. His previous tenure at bswift, a business software company based in Chicago, between 2017 and 2021 saw him excel as the vice president of human-centered design and development, following his initial role as the company’s vice president of user experience and development in 2017.
At Nansen in Chicago, Mr. Dauer excelled as the design director from 2012 to 2016. His role encompassed managing a team of front-end developers, UX architects and visual designers while assisting in the creative direction for projects in the London and Stockholm offices. Earlier, Mr. Dauer garnered success and expertise in interactive art and technology supervision during his time at New Control between 2010 and 2012. Among other noteworthy roles, he began his career as a digital media designer at Movéo Integrated Branding in 1999.
Mr. Dauer’s academic foundation is rooted in a Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual communications from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which he completed in 1998. This education laid the groundwork for his career in visual problem solving.
An active member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Mr. Dauer also frequently engages as a sought-after speaker at events such as the UXPA International Conference, Midwest UX and St. Louis Design Week. He has also been featured in Forbes magazine and Medium’s Forge publication for his professional expertise. Moreover, Mr. Dauer’s insights have been shared through articles for Aquent, CEO World Magazine and A List Apart.
Mr. Dauer’s literary contributions include “Cultivating a Creative Culture,” released by Lead Hand Books in 2017. In the book, he coined the term “The New Day One” to describe his human-centered method for hiring new employees. He also addresses how he has transformed corporate cultural values across numerous organizations. “Cultivating a Creative Culture” was followed by “In Fulfillment: The Designer’s Journey” in 2023. Mr. Dauer’s other works include several articles for A List Apart between 2014 and 2015 and ‘96°-Edition 1’ for Paper Light Magazine in 2016.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Dauer is committed to civic engagement as a volunteer with The Honeycomb Project. The organization focuses on family volunteering.
Under Mr. Dauer’s leadership, Anomali by Design LLC was honored with the JETRO Innovations Award in 2024. He attributes his success to a lifetime of humility and a commitment to being a perpetual student of his craft, believing that expertise does not equate to being an expert. Looking ahead, Mr. Dauer envisions expanding his public speaking opportunities, writing another book and growing his business further.
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