DMS Design Studio's founder, Darren Sanefski has an extensive news design and marketing background. He received his degree from Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a degree in Illustration. He works for The Post-Standard in Syracuse, NY. Currently he is the paper's sports designer and designs for their web site, Syracuse.com.

Darren is an Adjunct Instructor at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and teaches graduate and undergraduate students print and multimedia information design.

He runs a freelance marketing and graphic design business, DMS Design Studio, where Darren designs for local and national companies on a variety of projects. His current and past clients include, Boeing, Pacificare, Syracuse University, LeMoyne College, the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and Perimetek Pest Management. Darren has won numerous national and international awards for his images and designs.

Lastly, Darren is often hired to consult and/or present at various design seminars and workshops.