David M. Lajara

I’m a multidisciplinary designer creating bold brands, digital experiences, and visual systems across entertainment and technology.

Currently at The Walt Disney Company, I create consumer-facing experiences across Disney and its portfolio of brands, including ESPN, Marvel, ABC, 20th Century Studios, The Oscars, and more. My work spans visual design, UI/UX, branding, design systems, and digital storytelling, collaborating closely with product, engineering, editorial, and creative teams.

Growing up in New York City, I dreamed of becoming a Disney artist. My background began in art and illustration before evolving into graphic and digital design—a path that eventually brought me to Marvel Entertainment. There, I worked across interactive experiences, websites, games, campaigns, and collectible products before joining Disney.

I approach design through a mix of visual storytelling, systems thinking, and experimentation. Whether I’m building a brand identity, shaping a digital product, or developing a campaign, I’m interested in creating work that feels distinctive and expressive while remaining clear, purposeful, and scalable.

Outside of design, music has always been another creative outlet. I play electric and classical violin, write and produce music, and have performed at venues including Carnegie Hall. That intersection of design, music, technology, and culture continues to influence how I think about creative work.