Hey, I’m Diana

DESIGN WITH A
REASON BEHIND IT.

I'm Diana Guingona, the designer and founder behind Día Mar Studios. I'm a graphic designer based in Vancouver, though you never really know where I’ll be next. I love to travel, make things, and find creative ways to add meaning to what I do.
Diana Guingona in Mallorca
Diana Marie / designer, name-story enthusiast, recovering perfectionist.

(The story behind Día Mar)

TWO SEAS,
ONE NAME.

My full name is Diana Marie Zenarosa Guingona (my mom gets credit for that one). After living in Madrid, I picked up a bit of Spanish: día means day and mar means sea, and together they sound a little like Diana Marie. I’m Filipina, born in Vancouver, two seas across the globe that are both close to my heart. Día Mar carries a little of that story, and a little of me.
I started Día Mar because I knew design was something I could do with real skill, and I wanted to use it to make a meaningful difference to a brand.

Design is something I’m always learning and improving on, and yeah, I probably spend a bit too much time getting the details right. I’m a perfectionist when it comes to design.

Still, my goal isn’t just to make things look pretty. I want design to be a visual representation: a way to communicate who a brand is and what it stands for. That’s why the details matter.

I bring a practical eye, a love of good type, and the belief that a strong brand should feel just as considered on a tiny social post as it does on a big campaign.

(Outside the studio)

  • Type that does the talking.
  • Good food and thoughtful hospitality.
  • Vancouver, with a soft spot for the Mediterranean.

(What I bring)

  1. 01 A clear visual point of view.
  2. 02 Consistency without repetition.
  3. 03 Design that feels good and does its job.

(Working together)

Clear thinking, good communication, and design that keeps your brand feeling like you.
I've worked inside agencies and alongside them, so I know how briefs, feedback, deadlines, and last-minute asks actually move. I like getting to know the people and ideas behind a brand. I’ll ask questions, listen carefully, and bring both creativity and attention to detail to the work. Whether it’s one project or an ongoing partnership, I want to make something you feel proud to put out into the world.Let’s work together