Campaign Flier
At Campaign Flier, we create high-impact campaign materials for candidates running with modest—or no—budgets. We believe compelling design and clear communication shouldn’t be reserved for well-funded, establishment campaigns.
Over the years, we have supported more than six dozen local candidates, helping them communicate their message with clarity and confidence. Our work spans direct mail, logos, yard signs, sample ballots, and digital content—everything needed to build a strong, consistent campaign identity from day one.
Our clients are often first-time candidates and anti-establishment challengers with bold ideas and limited resources. Most notably, we helped three young candidates with modest funds win decisive victories in the 2016 Maryland Board of Education elections. Building on that success, we’ve continued to support candidates across the 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 cycles, and into the upcoming 2026 elections, delivering professional campaign branding under tight timelines and real-world constraints.
We take pride in empowering the next generation of leaders and strengthening grassroots campaigns that bring fresh voices, integrity, and accountability into our democratic process.
Our Forte
- Campaign Sample Ballots
- Campaign Direct Mail Pieces
- Campaign Flyers
- Campaign Post Cards
- Door-Knocking Materials
- Voter Handouts
- Campaign Yard Signs
- Campaign T-Shirts
Our Work
- Sample Ballots
- Direct Mail Pieces
- Fliers
Our Team
Damien Drakes
Founder & CEO
Damien Drakes is a senior creative strategist and graphic designer with more than 30 years of experience in branding, campaign communications, and visual marketing. His work spans political campaigns, government agencies, technology startups, and civic organizations across the United States. As an early team member and Lead Designer for the startup Pigeonly, Damien helped shape the company’s brand identity, user experience, and product design during its formative stage, contributing to its growth into a nationally recognized platform focused on helping incarcerated individuals stay connected with their families.
Beyond the technology sector, Damien has designed campaign branding, print collateral, and digital communications for numerous candidates and public officials across Prince George’s County and surrounding jurisdictions. His work has also supported organizations such as the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and various civic initiatives. Through J & D Design Studio, Damien continues to provide creative direction and strategic design services for campaigns, public leaders, and organizations seeking to communicate effectively with the communities they serve.
Rajini Kumar Kolishetti
Founder & CTO
Rajini Kumar Kolishetti is a seasoned UI/UX designer, front-end developer, and visual communications specialist with more than a decade of experience designing digital platforms, branding systems, and user-focused interfaces. He has worked on a wide range of technology products—developing user-centered designs, prototypes, and front-end implementations using modern tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. He also worked on-site in the United States at client locations in Bowie, Maryland (MD), and Houston, Texas (TX) for nearly two years, collaborating directly with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and business leaders to deliver user-centered digital solutions, streamline design workflows, and ensure successful project execution. His work spans projects in web applications, mobile apps, and enterprise platforms, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and scalable digital experiences.
In addition to his technology design work, Rajini has built a strong reputation in political campaign communications, designing sample ballots, direct mail pieces, logos, and campaign branding for more than four dozen campaigns in Maryland and several dozen more across the United States. His ability to combine visual clarity with persuasive messaging has helped grassroots and first-time candidates present their ideas effectively to voters, making him a trusted creative partner for campaigns operating with modest budgets but ambitious goals.
Shukoor Ahmed
Mentor
Shukoor is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and civic strategist whose commitment to community service extends well beyond business. Over the past three decades, he has contributed pro bono and in-kind leadership support to more than 80 political and civic campaigns, helping candidates bring clarity, dignity, and impact to their message long before such support was common. Along the way, he has also mentored designers, including Rajini Kumar Kolishetti, guiding them to apply their technical and creative talents in service of real-world campaigns and community engagement. His unique blend of strategy, mentorship, and relentless service has helped shape a generation of practitioners who believe that great design and honest communication can change outcomes and strengthen democracy.
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