Meet a Creative: Kai Diaz

Multidisciplinary Design And Photo Nerd

Home Base / Solana Beach, California

Activities / Surfing; Art; Photography; Walkabouts

Why Kai:

Kai Diaz is a self-described “multidisciplinary design and photo nerd.” His day job, at Kai Diaz Creative, includes brand design, strategy, content creation, graphic design, copywriting, website design, art, and photography. But it’s Kai’s passion for capturing the beauty that surrounds him that defines him.

Kai never leaves the house without his camera. And he goes so far as to schedule extended walkabouts, camera in hand, scanning for magical moments and underappreciated scenes of beauty. The walks fuel his artistic fire. His senses come alive, and he starts to see images—moments really— that most people walk right by. “The journeys are guided by an ethos of discovery and serendipity,” says Kai.

Kai on a walkabout in Ethiopia, 2018. Photo: Courtesy Kai Diaz

Kai taps that same type of inspiration for clients. He throws himself into design jobs with positivity and a laser focus. From logos to tone to color to developing the voice of the brand he’s working with, Kai is a creative swiss army knife. He has a unique ability to create content that completes a brand’s story, look, feel, and form.

His work with brands including Toyo Tires, Manscaped, Logitech, Kashi, Bubs, and many more shows his diverse skillset and ability to turn a client’s passion into an identity.

“It all begins with an idea,” says Kai. “Maybe you want to launch a business, maybe you want to turn your passion into something more, or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, how you share your story makes all the difference.”

Specialized Skills:

Brand design, brand strategy, content creation, graphic design, visual storytelling, website design, marketing concepts, digital asset design, and everything in between.

Kai brings positivity to projects along with his creative talents. Photo: Justin L'Heureux Courtesy Kai Diaz

Everybody loves Kai. He makes you feel like your best self when you’re around him and that same authentic positive mental attitude shines through in his photography and graphic design work. He has ninja-like skills and steezy sensibilities.

Mike Nelson Creative Director and Founder, TypeG

"Echoes of the Unseen” photographic exhibition. Bahia, Brasil, 2024 Photo: Kai Diaz Self Portrait

What's Next:

Kai has a massive photography book project in the works and is prepping for an exhibition in Brazil. He’s also preparing to teach classes at the Pacific View Arts Center In Encinitas, California.