Hello! Thank you for being here.
I'm a colorful, creative human with nearly 2 decades of expertise in creative / art direction, design, motion, experiential art and illustration. My experience spans across music and live events, creative studios, agencies, yoga, and healthcare. I enjoy crafting compelling essays and articles as well. You can read my pieces on Substack and Medium. I'm based in Brooklyn, New York and currently taking on new projects.
I have just completed a writing residency at SVA focused on Design Research, Writing & Criticism.
Get in touch: abbeyley@gmail.com | Connect on LinkedIn
Career highlights include:
Design for the 2024 Heineken House experience at Coachella with Corso Marketing Group
Art Directing at Real Chemistry – an innovative healthcare agency
Illustrating and animating at Big Spaceship
Design for live music, releases and broadcast specials with Blackbird Presents
Creating with MFG in Los Angeles
Social animations for various Netflix series
Collaborating on motion & animations for Austin City Limits Festival social content
Art Direction for Wanderlust yoga festivals
Crafting cover artwork for music releases and podcasts
...and so many posters, I have a section dedicated to them.
Art Directing at Real Chemistry – an innovative healthcare agency
Illustrating and animating at Big Spaceship
Design for live music, releases and broadcast specials with Blackbird Presents
Creating with MFG in Los Angeles
Social animations for various Netflix series
Collaborating on motion & animations for Austin City Limits Festival social content
Art Direction for Wanderlust yoga festivals
Crafting cover artwork for music releases and podcasts
...and so many posters, I have a section dedicated to them.
Awards & Industry Recognition
One Show Gold Pencil, 2022
14th Annual Shorty Awards Winner, Pharma & Healthcare
Cannes Lions - Pharma: Silver & Bronze Winner, Regulated: Direct to Patient, 2022
Clio Health Awards: Gold Winner, Film (Pharma)/DTC, 2022
MedAdNews Manny Awards: Winner, Best Consumer Web Campaign, 2022
PRWeek Healthcare & Pharma Comms Awards: 2nd Place, Best in Social Media and/or Influencer, 2022
Industry recognition: AdAge hailed House Rules as one of the “10 Best Celebrity Ads of 2021”