It Rhymes
with "Brain"
Hey my name's Cheyne Gallarde. I’m a Senior-level Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 15 years of experience turning big ideas into even bigger visuals.
I was born in Hawaii, then moved to San Francisco. I'm currently working in Hollywood, but will be relocating to Seattle because, well, I work better in colder climates.

Professionally, I fancy myself a hybrid creative. I design, I illustrate, I shoot, I edit ... I do it all and get it done. I have an insatiable curiosity that drives my creativity. I'm also incredibly ambitious, always starting with big ideas and paring back when needed.
I spent 15 years as a Senior Creative Designer at MC&A (an event and destination management company), where I mastered the art of designing experiential, immersive environments, and managing tight deadlines without breaking a sweat.
Currently, I'm a Senior Graphic Designer at Center Theatre Group. I create print, social, and motion designs for original and touring broadway shows. In addition to that, I freelance with brands like LEGO, Intel, and MTV (the latter of which actually landed me a Gold Advertising Award!)
While I’m best known for my pop-culture meets comic book take on nostalgia, I’m a firm believer in flexibility. Whether it’s an intriguing book cover, a thoughtful and colorful corporate deck or an energetic and playful animation, I approach each project with the goal of making it look *chefs kiss* magnifique!
When I’m not behind a screen or doodling in my sketchbook, you can usually find me building whimsical builds in Animal Crossing or binging 80s movies.
Let's build something cool together!
Awards + Community Work

PAINTING MY POW! WOW! MURAL

MY EXHIBIT AT STRUT, SAN FRANCISCO
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2025 - Featured Artist on Adobe's Blank Canvas series
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2023 - Art Installation, "Rise of the Superqueero!", STRUT San Francisco
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2022 - Featured Presenter at QTCon, San Francisco
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2020 - Pele Award Gold Winner “MTV VMA Awards”
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2020 - Pow!Wow! Hawaii Mural Artist
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2019 - National Advertising Award Winner “John Waters Covers”
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2019 - Art Installation, “Comic Book Queeroes”, STRUT San Francisco
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2018 - Contributing Artist Installation, “Also Here”, Arts at Marks
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2016 - Set & Costume Design, “Ordinary Ohana”, Honolulu Theatre for Youth
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2015 - Speaker, TEDx Talk “The Power of Nostalgia” click to watch!
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2014 - Art Installation, Spalding House Contemporary Art Museum
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2013 - Speaker, PechaKucha, Honolulu Academy of Art Click to watch!
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2012 - Pele Award Winner, Rainbow Film Festival Key Visuals
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2010 - Speaker, Re-Think Hawaii