about

cato wheeler (he/him) is a queer, transgender web and graphic designer. raised in Miami and currently residing in Philadelphia, cato has been creating digital content for over 25 years.

starting with Pokemon fan pages and MySpace layouts, cato learned HTML and CSS in the early 2000s, independently studying and honing his skills as those languages were emerging and evolving.

c.dubdesign was born in 2012, after some years doing freelance writing and editing, out of cato's passion for visual art and knowledge of website design.

notable projects and collaborations include: The Transgender District in San Francisco, Transgender History Month, the KnowOurPlace campaign, Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative in Atlanta, The Mahogany Project in Houston, SOL Collective, galaei, OUTfest Philadelphia, and the William Way Community Center.

cato is invested in uplifting trans and queer voices, projects, and passions, and primarily focuses his work within those communities. cato has worked with performance artists, activists, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists to create imagery, branding, content, and presence on the internet and in the real world.

portrait of cato by Emi Grate

portrait of cato by Emi Grate

c.dubdesign offers web support from the design and creation of the website to its maintenance and updates.  In addition to working with clients to materialize their ideal aesthetic, c.dubdesign assists in offering successful marketing strategies to help clients spread their brands far and wide. Utilization of Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies keep websites in the top search results. c.dubdesign is available for consulting in all of the above.

Availability for new projects is closed until September 2024. For visuals and credentials, visit the portfolio and CV, or request project-specific references on the contact page.

Curriculum Vitae

cato aran อรัญ wheeler

website design . graphic design . logos and branding suites . art direction . website maintenance . SEO and analytics . consulting

  • The Mahogany Project. (www.themahoganyproject.org)
    Web designer, webmaster. October 2023 - present.

    Intersectional Futures Consulting (www.ifconsultingfirm.com)
    Web designer, webmaster, graphic designer. September 2023 - present.

    Self Determined Futures, LLC. (www.selfdeterminedfuturesllc.com)
    Web designer, webmaster.  January 2023 - present.

    Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SNAPCo). (www.snap4freedom.org)
    Website consultant.  May 2022 - present.

    The Transgender District.  (www.transgenderdistrictsf.com)
    Web designer, webmaster, graphic designer. December 2018 - present.

    Aria Sa’id & Associates. (www.ariasaid.com)
    Webmaster, consultant. December 2018 - present.

  • JS Presents.
    Graphic designer, artistic consultant. May 2014 - January 2019.

    Smokin’ Stogies ‘n Stuff.
    Keyholder, social media manager. January 2015 - March 2018.

    Dabbler Brewing Co. (www.dabblerbrewing.com)
    Head designer, webmaster. January 2014 - 2016.

    Malka Photography. (www.malkaphotography.com)​
    Web designer, webmaster. Artistic consultant. May 2012 - present.

    Liberty City Kings Drag & Burlesque.
    Resident graphic designer, stiff staff. January 2013 - June 2014.

    Stuart Carpey, Esq. (www.carpeylaw.com)​
    Webmaster, writer.  July 2011 - July 2012.

  • Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA)
    ​A.B. in English Literature. Concentrations in Film, Classics, Gender & Sexuality. Fall 2006 - Spring 2010.

    King’s College London (London, GB)
    ​Study abroad. Concentration in Performance Studies. Fall 2008 - Spring 2009.

  • Philly Walks Dog Walking & Pet Sitting.
    Founder, coordinator. September 2012 - March 2020. ​

    Minions of Gozer: A Ghostbusters Shadowcast.
    Prop assistant, stage hand, terror dog. March 2012 - August 2012.

    City Year Greater Philadelphia. (Americorps).
    ​Corps member. Teaching assistant. After-school program coordinator. Fall 2010 - Summer 2011.