JANI DUNCAN SMITH is an award-winning creative professional specializing in advertising arts, and design. Her expertise encompasses advertising, branding, brand identity, strategy, copywriting, typography, graphic design, layout, color, conceptualization, event and fashion show production, UX, digital media, production, talent acquisition, project management, creative team leadership, creative collaboration, digital assets, publication, and package design.

 

Jani excels at blurring the line between promotion and design. She has collaborated with clients across various industries, including agencies, beauty and fashion, entertainment, restaurants, science, healthcare, real estate, and nonprofit organizations.

 

Jani earned her BFA in Design from the Kansas City Art Institute, and her work has garnered recognition from Communication Arts, the Omni Awards, Benjamin Franklin Book Awards, the Art Directors Club, and Saapi North American Printers.

 

Jani contributes her creative talents as the producer for the annual fundraising gala, the Bella Joy Fashion Show. She also serves as Executive Director and Director of Marketing and Public Relations and is a member of the board of directors for the Isabella Joy Thallas Foundation.

 

Jani became involved with the Isabella Joy Foundation through her friend and creative collaborator, Erroll Perkins, who invited her to produce the 1st Annual Bella Joy Fashion Show. She soon grew increasingly engaged and passionate about the foundation’s mission to spread love and compassion through art and fashion, as well as to promote mental health awareness. Jani recognized that her experience and skills could be valuable assets to the foundation, leading to a broader role within the organization.