Dorothy Toth
ux/ui designer + creative director + founder
As a dynamic UX/UI designer and creative director, I pride myself in providing smart, meaningful, and unique design that solves problems and adds value to the human experience.
With over twenty years of experience in both the advertising and educational publishing industries, I am excited to share my passion and expertise as a user champion, creative partner, and brand expert.
services + specialties
creative direction
UX/UI design
visual design
branding + identity systems
brand strategy + consulting
concept + product development
project management
marketing design
packaging design
infographics
copywriting
publication + book design
educational publishing
advertising
project partners
Because each project is unique, we collaborate with industry experts to produce exceptional work while keeping your project aligned and cohesive.
We work with creative teams that include everyone from web and app developers, to photographers, to digital, traditional, and large-format print experts.
testimonials
“Dorothy captured my vision for The Duchess Harris Collection and created a globally-recognized brand for this line of books. Her talent and attention to detail built the marketing to help get these books in circulation everywhere. I give her credit for helping me as an author to become a familiar name in schools and libraries.”
— Duchess Harris, J.D., Ph.D,
Professor of American Studies and Political Science,
Macalester College
“Dorothy brings a clear voice and vision to all projects. When faced with a chorus of client goals, she has a unique ability to find the heart of the matter and communicate it simply, persuasively.”
— Tim Peterson,
Web Developer
“I have had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Dorothy for over 10 years. As a founding member of the Heart of Robbinsdale Community Foundation, I’ve watched her time after time come through for us in fundraising efforts with her superior design and marketing ideas. Simply put she is one of the most hard-working and talented people I know.”
— George Selman
Robbinsdale City Council
“I worked with Dorothy on multiple digital projects over the years. I could always count on her to give thoughtful, creative direction and feedback, especially when unforeseen issues arose. She has a special talent for identifying small improvements that really make a product shine. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with her again in the future.”
— Laura Kruse
Vice President of Operations,
Red Line Editorial
client experience
ABDO • C.H. Robinson • City of Robbinsdale • Cottage Cookie • Crabtree Publishing Company • Duchess Harris • Great Northern Granite • Heart of Robbinsdale Community Foundation • Kemps • Land O’Lakes • Library Journal/School Library Journal • The Lift Garage • MA Peterson • Minnesota Wound Care • Murphy for Mayor • Schwan’s • Sink Source • SmartSource Cabinets • The Child’s World • Vaith Realty • Wells Fargo
“Beauty is the harmony of purpose and form.”
— Alvar Aalto
playing hard
(when I’m not working hard)
running, biking
hiking, camping
visiting MN state parks
treehouse building
gardening, knitting
cocktailing, YETI
cooking, entertaining
nesting, home restoration
bonfires, movie nights
karma, kindness
The Headwaters of the Mississippi, Itasca State Park