Meet Our Creative
Leaders

Mark Schwartz

Creative Director

Mark Schwartz, our Creative Director, is celebrated for his iconic footwear designs for celebrities like Lady Gaga, JLo, and Oprah Winfrey. A Julliard School of Music alum and protégé of Andy Warhol and Roger Vivier, Schwartz infuses his Art Deco inspiration into DEIJIDESIGN’s collections. His work ranges from the vibrant oil-based Cleopatra and Elizabeth I Bags to the bespoke Denim Jacket Collection and unique T-shirts named Maria and Isabella.

Oprah endorses his designs, stating, “I LOVE MARK SCHWARTZ SHOES” in Luxury Living Magazine.

What People Say About us

“Clean UI, smooth interactions, and thoughtful detailss, it’s exactly what we needed.”

Thiago Alcatara

Makerting management, aba jsc

“Working with Portx was a game changer. The design was not only beautiful but also super intuitive and fast-loading on Framer.”

Bobby Clarkson

CEO Founder, agencify

“10 points!!! nothing to say.
best designer with me.”

Nathan Drake

design lead, bruno

“bigger, bolder & better”

Lukas Franklin

head of product, AIXOR

“He took our vague ideas and turned them into a pixel-perfect, high-converting product.”

Andrew Robertson

owner, oglivy bm

Riva Wilkins

President & Designer

Riva Wilkins has been at the forefront of DEIJIDESIGN, steering it as a culmination of a career spanning marketing, sales management, entertainment, and technology. Having collaborated with luminaries across music, fashion, and entertainment, Riva brings a lifetime of design experience to the table. Her personal inspiration stems from the ever-changing seasons, whose colors and textures are woven into the fabric of her designs.

The synergy between Wilkins and Schwartz is palpable—they have been friends and collaborators for years, designing DEIJIDESIGN’s exquisite luxury accessories together. Their collaborative spirit is best encapsulated when Wilkins shares, “We bounce ideas off of each other, and that’s when the real magic happens.”

Named after her, The Riva exemplifies her innovative spirit and commitment to luxury. Beyond the brand, Wilkins views DEIJIDESIGN as a testament to their dedication to customer satisfaction and a deep-seated love for natural beauty, which she describes as “the foundation of our designs.”

Together, Schwartz and Wilkins not only create but also celebrate the joy their designs bring to their clientele, driving their passion for fashion and design ever forward.