About

HI, I’M DASHA

“I get inspiration from diversity in nature, archaeological artifacts, ethnographic motifs, antique books, modern architecture, and computer science.”

“I love working on customer-oriented projects, which can make people’s experience truly enjoyable and meaningful.”

Dasha Wagner is a 3D artist and multimedia designer currently residing in Cleveland, OH (USA). Being an Adobe-certified designer and educator, she became an expert in cutting-edge print and digital technologies. With a focus on product design and 3D illustration, Dasha has spent over a decade working on various award-winning projects for many clients across the globe. She gets inspiration from the philosophy of ikebana and its symbolic meaning of shapes and textures, as well as from biodiversity and marine ecosystems. Dasha’s artworks have been featured in numerous art exhibitions, magazines, and books worldwide.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2023

  • NFT.NYC 2023 // New York, USA
  • DIGITAL ART NEW YEAR 2023 // Beijing, China

2022

  • CADAF ART FAIR // New York, USA
  • AMSAR FEST // Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • THROUGH MY EYES // virtual NFT exhibition, DoinGud.com
  • ORIGINS // virtual NFT exhibition, DoinGud.com

2021

  • ARS ELECTRONICA // Linz, Austria

2014

  • TOKYO DESIGN WEEK // Tokyo, Japan

AWARDS

  • Health + Wellness Design Award (USA) // 2019
  • American Graphic Design Award (USA) // 2016, 2018
  • Gold ADDY Award (USA) // 2015
  • Silver ADDY Award (USA) // 2013, 2014

Education

  • The University of Northern Iowa // MA (Art Education), 2006
  • The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia // M.Ed. (Graphic Design / Art Education)
  • The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia // B.Ed. (Fine Arts / Art Education)

CERTIFICATES

  • Adobe Creative Educator // Adobe, 2021
  • Adobe Certified Associate in Print & Digital Media Publication // Adobe, 2020
  • How to design for Augmented and Virtual Reality // IDF, 2020