Derek Shafer is a designer based in NYC with experience in brand, experiential, & web design.

Currently Brand Design @ Datadog,
formerly NBCUniversal.

Selected works

Environmental, digital, and print design across Datadog's flagship conferences, including RSAC and DASH 2026.

Visual identity and digital experience for NBCUniversal’s immersive activation at Cannes Lions 2025.

Ongoing improvements to user experience & brand identity, refining an emphasis on science-backed nutrition.

Branded ad formats and interactive experiences that integrate seamlessly into the streaming experience.

Comprehensive Shopify website redesign focused on seamless clean beauty exploration for Gen-Z audiences.

Creating a visual standard for public-facing wildfire evacuation maps.