Emerson
De Pasion

I've had the pleasure of working with Emerson on a few graphics, and he has always been easy to work with and open to feedback. He takes the time to understand what is needed and turns ideas into clean, well-crafted visuals.

I appreciate his reliability, creativity, and willingness to make adjustments until the work is right. I'd be happy to work with him again and recommend him to others looking for a skilled and dependable graphic designer.

After 40 years of working in advertising across Australia and Asia, and working closely with creative teams in New York and London, I doubt I've met a better designer than Emerson. He had the ability to make average ideas look like world class, and good ideas to look like magic. He's serious and dedicated and a person you could always rely on to make the agency a better place. If you are after a creative with talent and dedication and who happens to also be an all round good person, then look no further than Emerson...

What has always stood out to me about Emer is his instinct for craft and his attention to detail. He has a way of taking an idea and giving it the care, thought, and finish that make the work feel considered and beautifully made. Looking through his work today, that same quality is unmistakable—there is a real respect for the creative process and for getting the details right. Beyond ideas, he brings the eye and sensibility of someone who genuinely cares about how an idea comes to life. That commitment to craft is something I've always associated with him, and something I believe makes him a distinctive creative.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Emerson when he was our Senior Art Director, and what always stood out was how much he genuinely cared about the work.

He has a sharp visual eye and strong design instincts, but more importantly, he knows how to turn an idea into something polished, memorable and right for the brand. He was never satisfied with simply making things look good. He always pushed to make the work stronger.

He was also one of those people who made agency life easier. Calm, collaborative and open to different points of view, he worked well across creative, strategy and account teams while still taking real ownership of the work.

Emerson is a talented and thoughtful creative who takes pride in what he puts out into the world. I genuinely enjoyed working with him, and I would gladly do so again. 🤩

I appreciate Emong’s attention to detail and his ability to take an idea even further. He's able to provide solutions and ways to work around a challenge. He also has a great attitude, which makes working with him enjoyable.

I've discovered Emong from our Alma Mater in the Philippines when I was invited to judge his thesis work. He was really a diamond-in-the-rough and I saw his potential to be a great creative person someday, which he is now. Since then he's always been my go to guy in the team, even until now. A truly well-rounded creative professional and a truly nice guy to work with.

I have had the opportunity to work with Emerson as my Creative Director and continue to work with him as a freelance designer. Throughout our collaboration, he has consistently demonstrated strong creative thinking, a good understanding of branding, and the ability to translate concepts and ideas into effective visual executions.

What I particularly appreciate about Emerson is his adaptability. He can work across different types of projects, understand the direction quickly, and bring his own creative perspective to improve the final output. He is also comfortable working under pressure and adapting to fast-moving project requirements, which is especially important in events, campaigns, and marketing projects.

Beyond his design skills, Emerson brings a good creative attitude to the team. He is open to feedback, willing to explore different ideas, and understands that good design is not only about aesthetics but also about communicating the right message to the audience.

As we continue working together, I see Emerson as a creative partner I can rely on for both concept development and execution. With his experience and continued development, I believe he has strong potential to take on bigger creative responsibilities and contribute at a more strategic level.

I like working with Emong. He is very flexible and always offers creative input. His deliverables are always great, and he consistently meets deadlines.

It was a positive collaboration, with a good understanding of the iNGO context and the ability to translate programme objectives into relevant, accessible, and context-appropriate communication materials.

Emerson's expertise extends far beyond graphic design. He is a seasoned project manager, a skilled client relationship builder, and a forward-thinking professional proficient in deploying AI agents to streamline complex operational workflows. Having collaborated with him across several high-impact initiatives—ranging from digital marketing campaigns to large-scale event execution—I can attest to his versatility and execution. I look forward to partnering with him on future projects.

We've worked with Emerson De Pasion for our rebranding in 2024. He was responsible to build all of the branding assets, including branding guidelines and logos. On top of that, Emerson helped us with the whole rebranding campaign.

Since then, we were able to really establish our brand and gain more and more recognition. This would not be possible, if it wasn't for an attractive and well-thought branding that doesn't just represent the spirit of our company, but can also lead us into the future.

During my freelance work, I had the opportunity to work with Emerson on a project. His creative thinking and attention to detail really stood out to me, especially in his logo collection. I love how each identity feels unique, intentional, and thoughtfully crafted.