The People

Charles Heckman
President, Creative Director

Charles Heckman founded Delano Collection in 2003 as a design collective dedicated to developing sustainable products and brands.

A multi-disciplined designer, Chuck works seamlessly between all mediums of design from product and apparel design to identity, print and web design. Chuck is also a seasoned brand strategist and has worked with companies such as Campbell's Soup Co., Gensler Architecture and Design and GlaxoSmithKline to develop and communicate new initiatives.

Chuck's evolution into a sustainability focused designer happened early in life as he moved from the pristine country landscapes of rural Pennsylvania to the bustle and pollution of post-industrial Philadelphia. During his years at The University of the Arts, in Philadelphia, he developed sensitivities to the ethical questions that should accompany the release of any new product into the market.

Chuck is also a founding partner of ICI, a consulting company that positions companies at the nexus of style and sustainability.

Brett Heckman
Designer, Westerner

Brett Heckman is a designer and Delano Collection's west coast representative.

Brett's passion for great design is only matched by his passion for great music. He is commonly sought out to meld these two loves on graphics and film projects for many up-and-coming independent bands as well as world-wide brands such as Adidas.