WHO ARE WE?

DHS is a multidisciplinary design studio in Brooklyn, NY, with over 10 years of experience in interdisciplinary design. Our team is guided by the philosophy that an intentional and mindful process is the precursor to successful design. We give ourselves space to zoom way out — with expanded consciousness — so that we can zoom back in with clearly articulated design solutions. For us, the irreplaceable human touch aids in breathing life into everything we do.

  • Be true to yourself and embrace individuality. We believe in the importance of having a unique voice, and the desire to take up space with self-energy.

  • A strong focus on caring for others—employees, clients, or the community—demonstrates a foundational value of empathy. This includes creating a non-toxic work environment and actively engaging in community support.

  • Respect the creative process and incorporate original ideas and perspectives into work. Take inspiration from precedent and context while filtering through your voice.

  • We have integrity in our work. We won’t put our name on anything we can’t stand by 100%. This requires diligence, persistence, attention to detail, and organization.

Our Team

  • DANIELLE HERMAN

    PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER

    Danielle is a multidisciplinary designer invested in the purity that good design evokes in the world. She has extensive experience in interior design, graphic design, writing, and physical making. Drawing inspiration from everything she encounters, her work reflects her robust interests. For her, excellence in design is achieved by finding simple solutions to complex problems and honoring the human spirit.

    Danielle holds a BS from the University of Connecticut, an MA from Columbia University, and an AAS in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design. She has also studied Interior Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and Pratt Institute. Her work has been featured in Dwell, Apartment Therapy, and others. She has designed for notable institutions, including Aquavella Galleries and Parsons School of Design.

    Danielle dabbles in watercolor, mixed-media collage, creative writing, cooking, collecting old magazines and books, upcycling, and the occult. She is becoming a Reiki Master and is a certified Sound Healer.

  • sasha detiger

    PRODUCT DESIGNER

    Hello- I am Sasha! Originally from NYC, I was raised by Dutch-Uruguayan parents, and always had creative impulses. My diverse interests led me to a liberal arts education. I recently graduated from Wesleyan University where I was able to take a wide range of classes from sustainable architecture, to ballet, to computer science. In my personal time, I love to cook, hike and am always exploring new creative hobbies. I have dabbled in sewing, silversmithing, woodworking and most recently ceramics.

  • AABHA SEWAK

    FREELANCE VISUAL DESIGNER

    My name is Aabha Sewak, and I graduated from the Illustration BFA program, class of 2024 at Parsons School of Design. I have lived across India, Paris and New York, instilling in me a keen sense of observation of the environment and design around me. I create animations, prints and illustrations to investigate the themes of natural and alternative realms. I work with digital media (between 2D and 3D software) and my process is interdisciplinary. My work explores technology as a medium and its limits as an art form, and its ability to adapt and transform in relation to moving images.