Website: https://hassanrahim.com/ Twitter: @hassanrahim Who is Hassan Rahim? “Hassan Rahim is an artist and art director originally from Los Angeles, now working out of New York. In 2016, Rahim founded 12:01, a full-service creative studio.” (source)
Tags: 12:01, art director, artist, entrepreneur, Hassan Rahim, New York City
Website: https://chanellehenry.com/ Twitter: @Chanelle777 Who is Chanelle Henry? “Hi, I’m Chanelle Henry. I am a UX Researcher with experience in UI Design. I wrote a book, and I’m currently continuing my research studies at Duke University. I have a background in psychology, computer science, cybersecurity, art direction and problem solving. While I embrace social media, I try to spend […]
Tags: author, Chanelle Henry, digital nomad, entrepreneur, UI designer, user experience researcher
Photo: Jo Chou Website: https://www.kamilahtaylor.com/ Twitter: @kamilah Who is Kamilah Taylor? “Kamilah Taylor is an engineer, writer, entrepreneur and a public speaker who hails from the tiny island of Jamaica and currently resides in San Francisco. She currently does mobile at Gusto, a startup that does payroll and benefits for small businesses. She previously worked […]
Tags: author, engineer, entrepreneur, Gusto, Kamilah Taylor, public speaker, writer
Website: https://katcxd.myportfolio.com/ Twitter: @KathleenATucke1 Who is Kathleen A. Tucker? “My experience and skill sets are extensive, having worked as a freelance graphic designer for several years prior to landing a full-time position with Kinko’s now FedEx Office. I have acquired a little over 23 combined years of design, print and web experience under my belt. […]
Tags: entrepreneur, Kathleen A. Tucker, product designer, St. Louis, visual designer
Website: http://gibsoncreative.net/ Twitter: @garrickgibson Who is Garrick Gibson? “By utilizing pictures, symbols, colors and words to simplify complex issues, tell a story, communicate ideas and create understanding in a compelling way, I offer over 15 years of experience in the field visual communications. As a “Creative Geek,” Visual Communicator and Publisher—with career experience in marketing […]
Tags: entrepreneur, Garrick Gibson, graphic designer, HBCU Lifestyle, web designer
Website: https://www.behance.net/kiddswoosh/ Twitter: @KiddSwoosh Who is Jarrod Ausborne? “As a designer, my biggest passion is building user-centered functional products but also helping UX designers grow. Teaching them to understand that their main skill is not Sketch or Photoshop. But the ability to formulate an idea, brainstorm, and collaborate with their team to help improve it. […]
Tags: Dallas, entrepreneur, Gigwage, Jarrod Ausborne, product designer, Texas
Website: https://akaimade.com/ Twitter: @akaimade Who is Akai Brandon Suddeth? “I love making things beautiful without comprising functionality. I have a passion for creating rich web experiences. I am fortunate enough to be able to mix my skills in web development, photography, videography and branding in order to create interactive online experiences.” (source)
Tags: Akai Brandon Suddeth, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, digital marketer, entrepreneur, Jackson, Michigan, videographer, web designer, web developer
Website: https://www.behance.net/Karabo_Poppy Twitter: @karabo_poppy Who is Karabo Poppy Molestane? “Karabo Poppy Moletsane is a Gold Craft Loerie award-winning Johannesburg based Illustrator/Designer who is passionate about the preservation of the African aesthetic. She is drawn to all that makes South Africa so full of zest, culture and innovation. She also founded a creative agency called Mother Tongue […]
Tags: designer, entrepreneur, illustrator, Johannesburg, Karabo Poppy Molestane, Mother Tongue Creative House, Open Window Institute, South Africa
Website: https://lexoctane.com/ Twitter: @octanedesigns Who is Danielle Meadows-Stinnett? “Hi I’m Danielle! I love broadway musicals, decaf coffee, air guitar solos, chorale music and live MMA. I choose to mimic my Creator, live humbly & laugh often. I’ve been fortunate to accumulate amazing colleagues and business partnerships that could help your business make deeper connections to your […]
Tags: brand specialist, content manager, Danielle Meadows-Stinnett, entrepreneur, front-end web developer, graphic designer, Kentucky, Octane Design Studios, social media manager
Website: http://darinmichelle.com Twitter: @darinmichelle Who is Darin Michelle? “Native Annapolitan, Darin Gilliam (also known as Darin Michelle), graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. She has worked professionally as an independent Graphic Designer for 10+ years. In an effort to create […]
Tags: Annapolis, Darin Michelle, entrepreneur, Fairleigh Dickinson University, graphic designer principal designer, Maryland, Symmetry Agency
Website: http://www.aprilrashaddesign.com Twitter: @AprilRashad Who is April Rashad? “I’m passionate about creating brand experiences that engage audiences and drive results. With 6 years working in the design field, I’ve contributed to diverse institutions and companies by creating strong designs using color, typography and layout, providing art direction and delivering dynamic designs, including info-graphics that have […]
Tags: April Rashad, DMV, entrepreneur, General Assembly, graphic designer, Maryland, University of Maryland College Park
Website: http://www.dchristinedesign.com/ Twitter: @DCDesign_com Who is Darlene Brown? “My specialty is front-end web design and development, creating your dream design in Photoshop and turning it into beautiful, clean HTML & CSS. My passion for design is only challenged by the allure of making it extend beyond the flat and static and into the interactive, though […]
Tags: Darlene Brown, entrepreneur, New York, web designer, web developer, WordPress designer, WordPress developer
Website: http://www.hellobos.co/ Twitter: @helloBOSCO Who is Brittany Bosco? “Since first singing in church at the age of four, BOSCO has grown into one of Atlanta’s baddest female artists, continuously pushing the boundaries of culture and music. She’s quickly become an artistic powerhouse with her recently-launched new creative agency, SLUG, that was profiled by Fast Company. […]
Tags: Atlanta, Brittany Bosco, entrepreneur, Georgia, musician, SLUG Agency
Website: https://okunadegoodman.com/ Twitter: @OkunadeGoodMan Who is Hammed Okunade? “I live to create clean, smart and functional design, with a focus on Branding and Editorial Design. When I’m not designing or eating Shawarma, I’m roaming streets, taking photos of architecture and everyday life. Other times, I gush over brilliant storytelling in film (and all the typography […]
Tags: entrepreneur, graphic designer, Hammed Okunade, Hingees, Lagos, Nigeria
Website: https://glenfordlaughton.com/ Twitter: @GGLaughton Who is Glenford Laughton? “With over 20 years of industry experience, I have worked as a graphic designer with start-ups, corporations, design agencies, marketing companies and individuals from across the world. I love creating effective compelling visual solutions and I bring in-depth industry expertise and multi-disciplinary skills to any project. I believe […]
Tags: Canada, entrepreneur, Glenford Laughton, graphic designer, Ontario, Toronto
Website: http://www.jadepurplebrown.com Twitter: @jadepurplebrown Who is Jade Purple Brown? “Jade Purple Brown is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Art Director based in New York. Specializing in graphic design, illustration, and brand image for fashion, beauty, and art based brands. Using bold blocks of color and strong female figures, Jade creates dynamic art that encourages herself and […]
Tags: art director, entrepreneur, graphic designer, Illinois Institute of Art, illustrator, Jade Purple Brown, New York, SAIC
Website: http://adriangrant.org/ Twitter: @AdrianGrant Who is Adrian Grant? “I paid for college by cutting hair, selling Hip Hop beats, and modding cell phones. Ohh wait, that’s two truths and a lie. You’re not here for that…you want a business summary so here goes… 🔸I love startups and helping startup founders succeed 🔸 My decade plus career […]
Tags: Adrian Grant, engineer, entrepreneur, New York, New York City
Website: https://www.ninasimmons.com Twitter: @ninasimmons716 Who is Nina Simmons? “I’m a insightful visionary that has a passion for art direction, creative design, and event planning. I love to spend my time decorating, cooking delicious meals and hosting dinner par-tays! I have over ten years of professional design experience working with corporate entities as well as entrepreneurs […]
Tags: art director, Atlanta, brand designer, entrepreneur, Georgia, Nina Simmons, Nina Simmons Designs, web designer
Website: http://www.elephantintheroom.com Twitter: @cgcE90 Who is Chad Cheek? “Passionate about the pursuit of strong ideas that will inspire great design as the solution to complex business problems.” (source)
Tags: Chad Cheek, Elephant in the Room, entrepreneur, managing director, North Carolina, Winston Salem
Website: https://ohsdesign.com Twitter: @onehipsista Who is Valerie A. Williams? “I’ve been blessed to provide creative web, print and branding expertise and beyond for major corporations, entertainers and professional athletes since 1998. I’m passionate about supporting my clients with creative that reflects and represents who they are but more importantly, where they are destined to go. […]
Tags: consultant, entrepreneur, graphic designer, New York, OneHipSista Design, Valerie A. Williams
Website: http://ephremgirma.com Twitter: @ephremgirma Who is Ephrem M. Girma? “Ephrem is a US Army Veteran with over 8 years of military and civilian experience. He performs a wide variety of roles as creative director, user interface/user experience designer and developer as well serving as the President of BLEN Corp.” (source)
Tags: BLEN Corp, creative director, entrepreneur, Ephrem M. Girma, UI designer, ux designer, UX developer
Website: http://www.carolynehill.com Twitter: @chillcreate Who is Carolyne Hill? “I am an independent designer with a background in art direction and branding. Having left the corporate world in January 2016, I am now on a new creative path of discovery. 2017 has seen the launch of ChillCreate, a lifestyle brand from Brixton, London. The first capsule […]
Tags: art director, Carolyne Hill, ChillCreate, designer, entrepreneur, London, United Kingdom
Website: http://www.brandancraft.com Twitter: @BrandanCraft Who is Brandan Craft? “I am a practicing designer, entrepreneur, and educator. Upon completing my undergraduate studies at The University of Pittsburgh I was hired as a Visual Communication Designer on Nationwide’s Usability and Design Team. After seven years at Nationwide, I decided to attend The Ohio State University to pursue […]
Tags: Brandan Craft, design educator, entrepreneur, Lynn University
Website: http://studio-404.com Twitter: @studio404design Who is Angelica Yarde? “My name is Angelica Yarde and I am the editor and designer of Studio 404. Founded in 2006 and rebranded in 2013, Studio 404 was formerly a design blog known as Static Romance. In January 2014, I launched Studio 404 Paper, a paper shop which includes type-focused […]
Tags: Angelica Yarde, Celebration, designer, editor, entrepreneur, Florida, podcaster, Sevenality, Studio 404
Website: http://danajamesmwangi.com Twitter: @danajamesmwangi Who is Dana James Mwangi? “I’m a wife, mom and entrepreneur. In 2012, I started Cheers Creative, my graphic design practice. I am all about good energy, and I love partnering with people who are passionate about what they do and understand that good design yields high results. Previously I designed […]
Tags: Dana James Mwangi, entrepreneur, graphic designer, Memphis, Tennessee, web designer
Website: http://www.jlynngraphicdesigns.com Twitter: @jlynngraphics Who is Jackée-Lynn Jackson? “My name is Jackée-Lynn Jackson. I proudly earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Washington where I developed exceptional skills in digital illustration, graphic, marketing, and package design as well as some technical web design skills. I have been involved […]
Tags: Charlotte, entrepreneur, graphic designer, Jackée-Lynn Jackson, North Carolina
Website: http://www.atlantagraphicdesign.net Twitter: @caesarB Who is Caesar Blue? “I have over 14 years of professional design industry experience with the last four focusing heavily on interactive media and management. My background consist of being a graphic designer, web designer, PHP programmer, project manager and now creative director. I’m always looking for opportunities to utilize my skills […]
Tags: Atlanta, Caesar Blue, creative director, entrepreneur, front-end developer, Georgia
Website: http://www.rekitanicole.com Twitter: @rekitanicole Who is Rekita Nicole? “Hello, there! My name is Rekita and I am a curly-head-crazy-goofy girl that was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I graduated from Georgia State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences. I have three little beautiful humans, 2 boys and 1 demanding diva. […]
Tags: Columbus, entrepreneur, Georgia, graphic designer, Rekita Nicole
