Elegantly Irreverent,
Deeply Curious.

Catherine (known to some as Katie) is an illustrator and art director with a background in advertising and a perspective shaped by intuition, empathy, and the occasional existential spiral. At her core, she’s an observer.

She believes form and function are not mutually exclusive. Great design should solve problems, yes—but should also surprise. She revels in the beauty of contradiction. Pairing sophistication with silliness, refinement with the ridiculous, taste with trash (and always alliterating) to create work that feels both unexpected and considered.

She’s helped build brands from scratch, evolve legacy ones, and translate creative into something people actually want to engage with. Whether she’s shaping brand strategy, building visual worlds, or mindlessly doodling in analog, Catherine blends aesthetic intelligence with real-world clarity. Her work is driven by curiosity. What delights us, why we respond the way we do, and how subtle details can completely shift our perception.

Equally at home as a consultant or collaborator, Catherine is known for bringing sharp instincts and a sense of ease to every project. She’s not chasing mass appeal. She’s after resonance, connection, and the underrated power of simply making someone smile.

Curious? Say hello@ohdale.com

This is Catherine Dondale.

  • Albertsons

    Altra Running

    Amazon

    American Eagle

    Apeel Sciences

    Charmin

    Chevrolet

    Costco

    Dollar General

    Duracell

    Each & Every

    Febreze

    Ford

    FritoLay

    Generation Wild

    Great Outdoors Colorado

    Manitowoc Cranes

    Michelin

    P&G

    Pampers

    Pella Windows & Doors

    Principal Financial Group

    Starbucks

    Target

    Toyota

    Trane

    Volvo Construction Equipment

  • TBWA \ Wright Academy
    The Drum 50 Under 30



Oh, that’s actually kind of brilliant.
— ChatGPT
Katie’s right.
— Mike Sukle
Living vicariously through you is exhausting.
— Katie's Therapist