About Our Project.

God is a designer® is latino owned apparel project conceptualized in 2008 and launched in 2020 by Angel A. Acevedo, based in Miami, Florida.

The DoDA™ Director.

Born in Puerto Rico and based in Miami, Florida, Angel Acevedo has been working in the graphic design industry since 2001. Specializing in Creative Direction, particularly in brand identity and print design, Angel operates his own design studio, ACVDO Co., alongside his wife and partner, Karielys Acevedo.

Angel is actively involved in serving the Miami community as a board member of the WOW Center and design support at VOUS Church. His most notable recent project includes the redesign of the City of Miami seal in 2023.

Describing himself as a "design detective," Angel enjoys diving into projects and spaces to uncover potential creative challenges and develop innovative solutions. Angel has also lent his talents to companies like Spotify, Royal Caribbean, and Vossen Wheels. With projects like God is a designer®, Filme™App and the Made in House Podcast in his portfolio, Angel remains committed to pursuing innovation and excellence in his creative works.


The brand is sold globally and aims to inspire conversations about the role of the divine in the act of creation. With the tagline "Inspired by creation," God is a designer® seeks to create clothing that reflects the beauty and creativity of the natural world, while also celebrating the power of human ingenuity and innovation.

The brand's target demographic is graphic designers and creative individuals, with a style that blends elements of streetwear and techwear. The objective of the brand is to remind people that they were created on purpose from the imagination of a Creator, to inspire them to embrace their own creative potential and use it to make a positive impact on the world.

PROJECT DIRECTIVE.

The vision video brand identity of the GIAD™ Apparel Project in collaboration with Pando Films. This short video is a tenet, a narrative of what the GIAD™ project is.

GIAD™ BRAND VALUES

  • The power of creation is a transformative act of faith instilled in us by our Creator. It is an inherent part of who we are as humans, embedded in our DNA and waiting to be explored.

  • Our faith guides us, transforming design challenges into opportunities. We trust in that superpower to set foundations and shape a better future and inspire positive change.

  • We cultivate an environment where daring ideas flourish. We champion individuals to embrace their innate creative potential and express their creativity without reservation.

  • Our enthusiasm and dedication infuse our work with energy and purpose. Passion drives us to create with intention and to deliver products that resonate deeply with our customers.

  • We prioritize the user experiences and cultivate a company culture of empathy, support, and collaboration. Our commitment to people drives our decisions.

  • We cherish our community, fostering connections and creating a space where individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired to make beautiful things.

  • We embrace continuous improvement and growth, prioritizing action and iteration over the pursuit of flawless outcomes, recognizing that progress is the key to innovation and success.

SYMBOLISM

The GIAD™ Project is inspired by aesthetics that combine retro-futurism, technology and creation. There is a rhythm between English and Modern Japanese (Kanji) that has a certain techwear appeal.The phrases used in modern Japanese were translated by a Japanese proof-reader in Tokyo.

ENGLISH.

AESTHETIC
CREATIVE OPERATIONS
CREATOR
FUTURE
GOD IS A DESIGNER
INSPIRED BY CREATION
RETRO FUTURE
SUPREME BEING
THE CREATOR
URBAN EXPLORER

JAPANESE.

美的
独創的な操作
クリエイター
未来
神はクリエイターである
創造に触発されて
レトロフューチャー
最高の存在
創造者
都市探索家