Irene Santoso specializes in creating comprehensive web experiences that appeal emotionally and intellectually to the user. As the Creative Lead on many Fortune 500 projects, her roles include conceptualizing, directing design efforts, developing and synthesizing brand strategy, business goals, user experience, look and feel, and technical considerations.

For many years, Irene has served as Creative Lead/Art Director at many prolific internet development agencies, such as Tribal DDB and USWeb/CKS Cornerstone. She led the design team in all phases of design and development to produce corporate internet, intranet and extranet web sites for clients. Irene also worked closely with her team of designers and always involved herself at various stages of web production, from hands-on designing to HTML coding. Clients included high-profile companies such as Sony, Exxon Mobil, New York Lotto, General Electric, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, Thompson Financial and Pfizer.

Due to her creative flair and a continued effort to push the limits of her vision and imagination, Irene has received numerous design awards. Irene’s unique design for http://www.faye.com has earned her the 1999 Graphic Design Award for Web Design Excellence by the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Her work has also been included in a Japanese design publication, IMG SRC 100, in which she is named one of the top 100 designers around the world. Most recently, Irene Santoso has been listed in the 2002 Edition of Marquis Who’s Who in America as an Outstanding Designer.

One of her recent projects, the ARA Network website has also been awarded Design Excellence for February 2003 by American Design Awards. Irene Santoso’s career spans beyond internet design and she is equally well-versed in print design and corporate identity systems.

Irene's dedication and passion towards design are all reflected in her work. Her philosophy of design as a form of communication to effectively market one's business sets Irene Santoso apart from her peers. Years of experience, a firm understanding of today's business climate, the ability to create professional and impactful designs have all made Irene one of the most sought-after designers of today. She currently works out of her own studio — on both interactive and print projects, and welcomes all requests for project proposal.