Daniel Lee is a graphic designer, illustrator, and educator based in Chicago whose practice connects visual storytelling and disciplined craft. He holds an MFA in 2D design from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2025) and a BS in digital communication and media from Skidmore College (2022). His has previously taught at Columbia College Chicago, Skidmore College, and the University at Albany, where he brought authentic professional design practice, experimentation, and critical thinking into the classroom.
Daniel’s work spans brand identity, rebrands, campaigns, illustration, and print, including collaborations with Cranbrook Academy of Art, Yeezy, and WON Studios.
His creative practice is grounded in persistence, repetition, and material honesty, while his teaching emphasizes curiosity, rigor, empathy, and ownership. Through both professional practice and education, Daniel is committed to teaching excellence: helping students develop thoughtful design processes, strengthen their visual language, and approach design as both a strategic discipline and a meaningful form of self-expression.
