Custom-made branding
that leaves a lasting impression!
Elevate your brand with custom designs that create memorable impressions.
Why Dancing Elements?
Crafting Timeless Designs, Inspiring Impactful Visions.
Services
Custom-tailored graphic design solutions for all your needs!
How we can work together:
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If you’re a business owner developing a business design concept and starting from scratch, this is the professional recommendation for you!
Investment: Starting at $3500—
What’s included:
- Discovery call (30 min)
- Design Brief (30 min -1 hr)
- Branding
- Website Design
- Image Editing
- Basic Print includes: Business Cards, Brochures, Flyers with QR codes, Menus, and handouts.
- Basic Digital Includes: Social Media graphics
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If you’re looking to revamp your current design material, you’re probably not satisfied with what you have. It doesn’t capture your essence, your business, or your work. Even though you have a successful business, it’s time to
modernize and elevate your design!Investment: Starting at $2500—
What’s included:
- Discovery call (30 min)
- Design Brief (30 min -1 hr)
- Website Redesign or edits
- Logo Redesign or edits
- Basic Print includes: Business Cards, Brochures, Flyers with QR codes, Menus, and handouts.
- Basic Digital Includes: Social Media graphics
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If you’re seeking a specific project, chances are you already have branding you’re fond of and a successful business. All you need is assistance with a particular item or project in design.
Investment: Depends on project. Starting at $550
Timeline: [Depends on project]
- Discovery call (30 min)
- Design Brief (30 min -1 hr)
We'll discuss your specific project needs, and I'll provide you with a customized a-la-carte quote.
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What our clients are saying
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_ Tami Hasapopoulos: circleofwellnessroots.com
Paola Gil @dancinglmnts was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely talented and her designs come from the heart. I found her to be professional, reliable, and organized. She presents questions that are concise and pointed which allowed me to focus in on the importance of my message.In that first consultation, I answered those questions as we spoke a bit while she learned about my intention for my business. She spent time getting to know me too, which upon receipt of my final logo, it was clear that she had a unique ability to deeply understand my vision and create those elements into a beautiful, meaningful professional design.
Paola’s process is clear, concise and timely. She has a warm and welcoming demeanor and she responds quickly and made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. I will definitely be utilizing her amazing design ability in the future.
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_ Carolina Ibarra-Mendoza - I.M. Carolina: Collaborator + Client
"Paola Gil leads her design practice with a lot of heart. She’s very kind and compassionate towards clients and collaborators. Her experience spans beyond “just design” as she uses her Masters in Design to have a holistic approach to helping others get to the root of their challenges and provides a clear path forward. She has experience in fashion and modeling, making her a savvy designer with a powerful eye for design, composition, and cohesive aesthetics.
It is an absolute joy to work with her on various projects, especially as we talk openly about the distribution of workload, and we have a powerful bond that helps us discover new approaches to design given the indescribable magic that can only happen when two creatives are in perfect alignment."
Carolina Ibarra-Mendoza, MFA.
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_ Leticia Amaya - L/A Literacy Tutoring: laliteracytutoring.com
From the moment I had my discovery call, it is a delight working with Paola. She is professional, detail oriented, thorough, and listens to the needs of her clients. She asks questions that help me think deeper about the theme and message I want to convey on my website. She keeps the lines of communication open at all times during the design process. Paola delivers everything in a timely manner. I love her take on incorporating nature into her work. Nature lends itself to any project as it is an important part of our world. Paola helped me feel at ease throughout the process and I had a sense of peace knowing she was taking the lead on the project. Paola helped me tell a story on my website and I couldn't ask for anything more. She captured my vision and went above and beyond. Seeing it come to fruition brings tears to my eyes. -
_ Chef Coreen: chefcoreen.com
Working with Paola on my culinary catering website was an absolute delight. Her expertise and creativity shone through every step of the process, resulting in a website that exceeded my expectations. Paola's attention to detail and dedication to capturing the essence of my business truly set her apart. I couldn't be happier with the final product. If you're looking for a talented and passionate designer, look no further than Paola. She's a true gem in the industry.
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Why I started Dancing Elements?
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In a world that often feels fast-paced, overwhelming, and consumed by consumption, I embarked on a journey to slow things down and discovered that my design practice is centered around simplicity and embracing a lifestyle that respects ourselves, others, and the future of our planet. This realization was inspired by regenerative design and the profound connection between humans and nature.
The link that binds us is movement—an incessant flow and evolution. Everywhere, Dancing Elements surround us, from the rhythmic cadence of ocean waves to the sway of trees and the gentle embrace of the wind. These elements come together in a magnificent Universal Dance, serving as providers, nurturers, and guardians. Design has the potential to harmonize with nature, acknowledging our capacity to rejuvenate and safeguard our world for generations ahead.
As a nature-inspired designer, what makes me stand out is my ability to truly connect with clients and their visions. Through active listening, I create designs that are unparalleled and invigorating. I firmly believe that design communicates feelings and narratives. My objective centers around authentic representation and substantial impact, aiming to bring about positive transformation.
_ Paola Gil, lead Designer and Founder of Dancing Elements Design Studio [DEDS]
RE-thinking my role as a human in__nature
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RE-thinking my role as a human in__nature 〰️
Mission: Regenerative Creativity
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Regenerative creativity is an innovative approach that goes beyond traditional creative practices by focusing on sustainability, restoration, and the enhancement of our environment and communities. At its core, regenerative creativity is about creating art, stories, and solutions that not only inspire and engage but also contribute positively to the world around us.
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Sustainability: Embracing eco-friendly materials and processes to minimize environmental impact and promote a sustainable future.
Restoration: Actively participating in the healing and restoration of ecosystems, cultures, and communities through creative expression.
Interconnection: Recognizing the interconnectedness of all life and incorporating this awareness into creative projects that foster a sense of kinship with nature and each other.
Innovation: Pushing the boundaries of conventional creativity by exploring new methods, technologies, and perspectives that prioritize regeneration and renewal.
Community Engagement: Involving local communities in the creative process to ensure that the outcomes are relevant, inclusive, and beneficial to all.
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In a world facing numerous ecological and social challenges, regenerative creativity offers a path forward that aligns with principles of environmental stewardship and cultural preservation. By integrating regenerative practices into our creative endeavors, we can contribute to a more resilient and vibrant world. Whether through art, design, storytelling, or performance, regenerative creativity empowers us to envision and create a future where humanity and nature thrive together.
Manifesto:
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“Creativity serves not to deplete but to replenish. Art becomes a seed, planted in the soil of imagination, blossoming into forms that give life and nurture the world. Each gesture in the creative process is an ode to the Earth. Materials are borrowed whispers from the land, and the process flows in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Creations follow a circular path, not linear. They are born, live, and return, continuously renewing within the eternal cycle of giving and receiving. The threads of the ancient are woven with the threads of the yet-to-be. The work bridges ancestral wisdom with future innovation, forming a tapestry of healing and renewal. Every piece crafted is a quiet promise—a commitment to honor the Earth, to cherish its gifts, and to give back more than is taken. Creativity emerges as a living, breathing force—dynamic, evolving, and forever intertwined with the natural world. Art stands as a guardian of culture and nature, ensuring that its legacy is one of regeneration, resilience, and reverence for all that lives.”
Integrate + Adapt + restore
Integrate + Adapt + restore
Environmental policies
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Dancing Elements is aware that by designing for print, it is profiting off of an extraction-based industry that in many cases is unsustainably extracted, causing harm to biodiversity, ecosystems and people. Unsustainable extraction policy has created our climate emergency.
Dancing Element's mission is centered around environmental responsibility and is aware of its role to act as a steward of the environment to protect and advocate for forest conservation and the creation of responsible business practices that decrease GHG and increase carbon sequestering initiatives.
Dancing Elements understands the responsibility it has as a business and environmental advocate to ensure that it is advising and ensuring its clients undertake the creation of print design pieces in an ethical and sustainable manner that preserves our planet for future generations.
Dancing Elements will aim to follow the most up-to-date information available about the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives by having regular conversations with local printers about their practices and by following recommendations established by documents such as the IPCC report, and Paul Hawken’s “Drawdown” and the UN.
Dancing Elements will not support greenwashing campaigns or companies that are actively contributing to the destruction of our Earth its inhabitants or human welfare.
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Dancing Elements supports verified forestry supply chains such as the FSC or Ancient Forest Alliance when choosing paper stocks.
100% PCW recycled paper will be preferred, and if unavailable the highest percentage possible will be deferred to for all print items. When traditional paper is not used, a sustainable alternative is acceptable (seed paper, sugar paper…).
Inks and coatings that have low or no VOC emissions will be used in order to minimize air pollution.
No plastic or foil coatings will be used (laminate, soft-touch matte…) for aesthetic purposes. Laminate will only be used when crucial for the longevity of the item. These coatings cannot be recycled and actively contribute to microplastic pollution in the ocean and chemical leaching in our landfills.
Local printers are prioritized in order to support the local economy and reduce emissions. If a client is remote, we will source printers in their area to reduce carbon footprint.
Item life-cycle is considered and designed for. Digital alternatives may be suggested where relevant.
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Include diverse imagery in mockups, photography, client presentations, portfolio pieces, and social media feeds.
Continue to learn about intersectional sustainability and learn from BIPOC to promote sustainable education that fights against racism and advocates for justice.
Promote the voices of BIPOC in our work and amplify their environmental and human rights messaging whenever possible. This includes being more vocal about the Indigenous, Black, POC research we are reading. We also aim to donate some of our profits to Indigenous activism and active climate blockades.
Actively implement our BIPOC sustainability and anti-racist research into the sustainability framework we use for working with clients. This framework is used to identify and mitigate harm in local, national, and global communities and to fight against environmental racism and injustice.
Media & Press
VoyageLA Magazine feature: Insights into my journey and work.
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