Jean Philippe (J.P.) Laplagne

Jean Philippe (J.P.) Laplagne was born in San Leandro, California. Additionally, he was raised in Portland, Oregon. Early on, J.P.’s career was launched in top advertising agencies in Portland, Oregon and New York City. He continued his upward career move in Washington, D.C., and San Diego.

J.P. founded Dodger Design Studio in Washington, D.C. His freelance business is designed to streamline the creative processes and give each client the personal touch we all desire. Branding, original corporate identities and fresh, creative campaigns have drawn notable Fortune 500 clients. He has been a lead graphic designer and art director for national and global clients, such as FedEx, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Saab Automobiles, Wild Turkey, KLM Airlines, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (Marriot), USAID, Irish Tourism, Bristol-Myers Squibb, National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) to name just a few.

To those who know J.P., his dedication to his craft is no surprise. His talent, leadership, drive, and business professionalism have long commanded respect from his peers.

His diverse career is backed by a solid creative education: Portland State University: Portland, OR; School of Visual Arts: New York, NY; Corcoran College of Art and Design: Washington, DC; and Parsons School of Design: New York.

If that wasn’t enough, J.P. is also the creator, designer and author of a unique and creative cookbook. His campy and humorous book, titled, The World’s Most Beautiful Chef, Divina Noxema Vasilina, presents Gourmet Confessions of a Supermodel, hit bookshelves around the country in the summer of 2018. Take a look at that tab on this website for more insight.

When away from the work desk, J.P.’s hobbies include travel, biking, photography, cooking, and home design. He currently lives in the great Pacific Northwest.