Xani Dean
Freelance Promotional
& Public Art Illustrator
Xani Dean is a freelance illustrator based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania specializing in promotional and public art illustration for editorial, merchandising, licensing and brand storytelling.

Biography
Currently based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Xani Dean is a freelance promotional and Public Art Illustrator creating vibrant and dynamic work capturing the imagination and bringing it to life.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Xani is a coffee enthusiast who enjoys reading, traveling with her family and all things pop culture. Xani is actively engaged in her local creative community leading workshops encouraging others to explore their inner creative.
Meet the Team

Clara
Studio Manager

Sushi
Studio Assistant

Nathan Collins
Studio Staff Wranger
Clients & Collaborations
I've had the pleasure to work with a wide range of clients across various creative projects including:
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Lancaster General Hospital
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Cleveland Public Library
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Warner Media & TNT Entertainment
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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The Cleveland Natural History Museum
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Case Western University
Testimonials & Trusted Client Feedback
“When Piano Cleveland wanted a limited-edition gift to thank our donors for their 50th Anniversary support, Xani Dean guided us from the first design idea all the way through execution. The result was a lively, colorful, personalized print that captured our celebration perfectly. Recipients cherish it, and many have proudly hung it in their homes and offices.”
Chris Fornadel, Chief Operating Officer, Piano Cleveland
"Xani was a pleasure to work with! She was incredibly responsive, collaborative, and quick to understand our vision. Her creativity and talent helped illustrate exactly what we needed to bring our project to life. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful creative partner."
Catherine DiGioia-Weinfeld, Director of PK–12 Curriculum & Video
Professional Affiliations
Xani is a member of Illustrators for Hire, a curated directory of professional Freelance Illustrators. Additionally, Xani is an adjunct instructor at the Pennsylvania college of Art and Design with the Center for Creative Exploration.



