Harper Smith is the Creative Director and a Senior Designer at DRC, where she leads a team of 30 trial graphic designers and information design artists in delivering high‑impact visual strategies for complex litigation. A thoughtful and collaborative leader, Harper brings a unique perspective shaped by years working at the intersection of design, communication, and litigation strategy. She is known for her ability to translate dense legal and technical material into visuals that are not only clear and compelling, but strategically essential to how jurors understand a case.

Harper’s design leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of how people absorb and retain visual information. Through every lifecycle of trial design support, from early case‑theory development through witness preparation, demonstrative creation, and in‑court presentation, she guides her team in developing graphics, whether a timeline, technical schematic, expert graphic, or courtroom visual system, that break down intricate arguments and large evidentiary records into focused visual frameworks.

With extensive experience supporting trial teams across industries, Harper has shaped visuals for hundreds of high‑pressure matters, including antitrust, intellectual property, financial fraud, complex commercial disputes, and product liability trials. In fast‑moving litigation environments, she is relied upon for her positivity, adaptability, and steady leadership under demanding timelines. Her calm, solution‑oriented presence enables her team to perform at its highest level, even in the most intense trial settings.