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Christopher Mostello

Creative. Storyteller. Tinkerer.

Green dot

Currently in fintech

About

I’m Christopher. In the field for over 12 years, now strategically leading design and delivery of creative and digital products that are impactful, intentional, and beautifully designed.

I focus on humanizing complexity and creating experiences that matter. I aim to foster environments where design can make a tangible, measurable difference for both business and people.

With my diverse background and versatile skillset spanning digital, human-computer interaction, marketing and visual design, I offer unique perspectives that empower creativity, enable progress, and inspire teams to create our best work together.

Work Experience

2025 — Now

Senior Designer at DRW

Founding designer owning the full design life cycle, building data-intensive financial management products, and simplifying complexity in business workflows. Serving as the primary design advocate and collaborating with teams to bridge product, design, and engineering.

2025 — Now

Sole Proprietor, Design & Creative Consultant at Hello Mostello

Founded and operated an independent design studio, working with SMB brands developing bespoke design solutions, including websites, branding assets, pitch decks, and marketing collateral.

2016 — 2025

Experience Design at Avanade X

Analyst, 2016 → Consultant, 2017 → Manager, 2022

Leading and executing design strategy of client-facing and user-facing engagements, with experience delivering in a wide range of roles; including experience design lead, facilitator, researcher, product designer, and change consultant; delivering in agile scrum environments.

Industries: Chemical and materials science • Community banking and finance • Energy • Government • Home and personal care • Household consumer goods • Insurance • Mortgage lending

2017 — 2025

Career Adviser at Avanade X

Coached and mentored advisees through a holistic approach to career management, progression, and the practice of self-reflection. Supported mid-year and end-of-year review cycles through advisee preparation and talent discussions, with all advisees each successfully reaching multiple career milestones. Contributed to early talent recruitment through interviews, on-site campus events, and internship support

2014 — 2016

Graphic Design at Advertising, Marketing, and Non-Profit Orgs

Consulted with organizations, delivering communication and graphic services for marketing materials. Generated advertising campaigns, including large-scale signage, transit bus and rail interior cards, digital station displays, and billboards. Produced organizational materials including brand guides, quarterly and yearly reports, and collateral marketing kits.

Education

2018

Design Thinking Practitioner

LUMA Institute

2015

Master of Science (M.S.), Human-Computer Interaction

DePaul University, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

2012 — 2013

Business Administration

DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business

2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Management

ILIA Chicago

Contact

LinkedIn

Substack

Newsletter

Mostello logo

© 2026 Christopher Mostello

Christopher Mostello headshot

Christopher Mostello

Creative. Storyteller. Tinkerer.

Green dot

Currently in fintech

About

I’m Christopher. In the field for over 12 years, now strategically leading design and delivery of creative and digital products that are impactful, intentional, and beautifully designed.

I focus on humanizing complexity and creating experiences that matter. I aim to foster environments where design can make a tangible, measurable difference for both business and people.

With my diverse background and versatile skillset spanning digital, human-computer interaction, marketing and visual design, I offer unique perspectives that empower creativity, enable progress, and inspire teams to create our best work together.

Work Experience

2025 — Now

Senior Designer at DRW

Founding designer owning the full design life cycle, building data-intensive financial management products, and simplifying complexity in business workflows. Serving as the primary design advocate and collaborating with teams to bridge product, design, and engineering.

2025 — Now

Sole Proprietor, Design & Creative Consultant at Hello Mostello

Founded and operated an independent design studio, working with SMB brands developing bespoke design solutions, including websites, branding assets, pitch decks, and marketing collateral.

2016 — 2025

Experience Design at Avanade X

Analyst, 2016 → Consultant, 2017 → Manager, 2022

Leading and executing design strategy of client-facing and user-facing engagements, with experience delivering in a wide range of roles; including experience design lead, facilitator, researcher, product designer, and change consultant; delivering in agile scrum environments.

Industries: Chemical and materials science • Community banking and finance • Energy • Government • Home and personal care • Household consumer goods • Insurance • Mortgage lending

2017 — 2025

Career Adviser at Avanade X

Coached and mentored advisees through a holistic approach to career management, progression, and the practice of self-reflection. Supported mid-year and end-of-year review cycles through advisee preparation and talent discussions, with all advisees each successfully reaching multiple career milestones. Contributed to early talent recruitment through interviews, on-site campus events, and internship support

2014 — 2016

Graphic Design at Advertising, Marketing, and Non-Profit Orgs

Consulted with organizations, delivering communication and graphic services for marketing materials. Generated advertising campaigns, including large-scale signage, transit bus and rail interior cards, digital station displays, and billboards. Produced organizational materials including brand guides, quarterly and yearly reports, and collateral marketing kits.

Education

2018

Design Thinking Practitioner

LUMA Institute

2015

Master of Science (M.S.), Human-Computer Interaction

DePaul University, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

2012 — 2013

Business Administration

DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business

2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Management

ILIA Chicago

Contact

LinkedIn

Substack

Newsletter

Mostello logo

© 2026 Christopher Mostello

Christopher Mostello headshot

Christopher Mostello

Creative. Storyteller. Tinkerer.

Green dot

Currently in fintech

About

I’m Christopher. In the field for over 12 years, now strategically leading design and delivery of creative and digital products that are impactful, intentional, and beautifully designed.

I focus on humanizing complexity and creating experiences that matter. I aim to foster environments where design can make a tangible, measurable difference for both business and people.

With my diverse background and versatile skillset spanning digital, human-computer interaction, marketing and visual design, I offer unique perspectives that empower creativity, enable progress, and inspire teams to create our best work together.

Work Experience

2025 — Now

Senior Designer at DRW

Founding designer owning the full design life cycle, building data-intensive financial management products, and simplifying complexity in business workflows. Serving as the primary design advocate and collaborating with teams to bridge product, design, and engineering.

2025 — Now

Sole Proprietor, Design & Creative Consultant at Hello Mostello

Founded and operated an independent design studio, working with SMB brands developing bespoke design solutions, including websites, branding assets, pitch decks, and marketing collateral.

2016 — 2025

Experience Design at Avanade X

Analyst, 2016 → Consultant, 2017 → Manager, 2022

Leading and executing design strategy of client-facing and user-facing engagements, with experience delivering in a wide range of roles; including experience design lead, facilitator, researcher, product designer, and change consultant; delivering in agile scrum environments.

Industries: Chemical and materials science • Community banking and finance • Energy • Government • Home and personal care • Household consumer goods • Insurance • Mortgage lending

2017 — 2025

Career Adviser at Avanade X

Coached and mentored advisees through a holistic approach to career management, progression, and the practice of self-reflection. Supported mid-year and end-of-year review cycles through advisee preparation and talent discussions, with all advisees each successfully reaching multiple career milestones. Contributed to early talent recruitment through interviews, on-site campus events, and internship support

2014 — 2016

Graphic Design at Advertising, Marketing, and Non-Profit Orgs

Consulted with organizations, delivering communication and graphic services for marketing materials. Generated advertising campaigns, including large-scale signage, transit bus and rail interior cards, digital station displays, and billboards. Produced organizational materials including brand guides, quarterly and yearly reports, and collateral marketing kits.

Education

2018

Design Thinking Practitioner

LUMA Institute

2015

Master of Science (M.S.), Human-Computer Interaction

DePaul University, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

2012 — 2013

Business Administration

DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business

2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Management

ILIA Chicago

Contact

LinkedIn

Substack

Newsletter

Mostello logo

© 2026 Christopher Mostello

Christopher Mostello headshot

Christopher Mostello

Creative. Storyteller. Tinkerer.

Green dot

Currently in fintech

About

I’m Christopher. In the field for over 12 years, now strategically leading design and delivery of creative and digital products that are impactful, intentional, and beautifully designed.

I focus on humanizing complexity and creating experiences that matter. I aim to foster environments where design can make a tangible, measurable difference for both business and people.

With my diverse background and versatile skillset spanning digital, human-computer interaction, marketing and visual design, I offer unique perspectives that empower creativity, enable progress, and inspire teams to create our best work together.

Work Experience

2025 — Now

Senior Designer at DRW

Founding designer owning the full design life cycle, building data-intensive financial management products, and simplifying complexity in business workflows. Serving as the primary design advocate and collaborating with teams to bridge product, design, and engineering.

2025 — Now

Sole Proprietor, Design & Creative Consultant at Hello Mostello

Founded and operated an independent design studio, working with SMB brands developing bespoke design solutions, including websites, branding assets, pitch decks, and marketing collateral.

2016 — 2025

Experience Design at Avanade X

Analyst, 2016 → Consultant, 2017 → Manager, 2022

Leading and executing design strategy of client-facing and user-facing engagements, with experience delivering in a wide range of roles; including experience design lead, facilitator, researcher, product designer, and change consultant; delivering in agile scrum environments.

Industries: Chemical and materials science • Community banking and finance • Energy • Government • Home and personal care • Household consumer goods • Insurance • Mortgage lending

2017 — 2025

Career Adviser at Avanade X

Coached and mentored advisees through a holistic approach to career management, progression, and the practice of self-reflection. Supported mid-year and end-of-year review cycles through advisee preparation and talent discussions, with all advisees each successfully reaching multiple career milestones. Contributed to early talent recruitment through interviews, on-site campus events, and internship support

2014 — 2016

Graphic Design at Advertising, Marketing, and Non-Profit Orgs

Consulted with organizations, delivering communication and graphic services for marketing materials. Generated advertising campaigns, including large-scale signage, transit bus and rail interior cards, digital station displays, and billboards. Produced organizational materials including brand guides, quarterly and yearly reports, and collateral marketing kits.

Education

2018

Design Thinking Practitioner

LUMA Institute

2015

Master of Science (M.S.), Human-Computer Interaction

DePaul University, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

2012 — 2013

Business Administration

DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business

2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Management

ILIA Chicago

Contact

LinkedIn

Substack

Newsletter

Mostello logo

© 2026 Christopher Mostello