About the Studio

Creative by nature. Strategic by experience.

For more than two decades, I have helped organizations turn complex ideas, scattered materials and meaningful stories into clear communications, polished publications and thoughtful digital experiences.

My work spans higher education, nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, youth programs and independent ventures. I bring editorial judgment, creative direction and practical problem-solving to every engagement, with genuine care for the people behind the work and the audiences they hope to reach.

Jannie Kirby, founder and creative director of Dreamcolor Creative Studio
Jannie KirbyFounder, Dreamcolor Creative Studio

A Grateful Throwback

The spark that started the studio.

Dreamcolor Creatives began in 2005 with handmade cards, journals and scented candles. It was where my artistic side first became a business and one dream made room for many more.

Over the years, the studio evolved alongside my work in communications, publishing, design and digital media. As the projects grew more complex and the tools more powerful, one thing remained constant: understand the idea, clarify the message and create something worth sharing.

Today, DCC-Studio brings it all together, providing thoughtful creative communications for mission-driven organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and others with something meaningful to say.

Original Dreamcolor Creatives Black Cherry soy candle, handmade, styled and photographed by Jannie Kirby in 2004–2005.
Handmade during my grad school days, Black Cherry quickly became the favorite. Family and friends were my very first customers. 🦋

Experience, briefly

Background

More than two decades in communications

Across nonprofit, higher education and publishing

Education

MA in New Media Studies

BS in Journalism w/Advertising Specialization

Focus

Creative communications

Publishing

Digital storytelling

Beyond the desk

Life stays full: developing books, tending my garden in warmer weather, cheering on my son as he steps into manhood and exploring new ways to make and create.

I do work that matters. I do work I enjoy. I feel blessed.

Always dream in color. 💗

Let’s work together

Dreamcolor Creative Studio

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Chicago, IL