SPOTLIGHTS
Denishia Macon
Tell us about yourself! I am an accomplished graphic designer with over 9 years of experience in the industry. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communications/Graphic Design from the University of South Carolina. I have provided my design expertise to various small businesses, brands, and organizations, helping…
Jeremy Darby
Spotlight on Jeremy Darby: Award-winning Graphic Designer and Illustrator Tell us about yourself. Award-winning Graphic Designer and Illustrator with high-impact experience in bringing powerful, unexpected ideas to life within digital, social, and traditional media. Thrives in collaborative environments that require ingenuity, curiosity, creative problem-solving, and opportunities for growth. I am…
Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott AAGD Core Member and helpful creative behind the scenes at AAGD Tell us about you? That’s a pretty loaded question. I feel like I’m one person in theory mixed with another in action. I’ve always wanted to encompass a lot of different things and find balance in chaos,…
Ariel McMahon
This month, the AAGD Spotlight is on Ariel, Winner of the 2022 BlackMade Branding Award April 2023 Tell us about you? Hey y’all! I’m an award winning multidisciplinary artist and designer straight outta Houston. I’ve been an artist and designer for 16 years even though I’m 29 lol!…
Gabi Zuniga
Spotlight on Gabi Zuniga, Illustrator + Designer + Art Director Tell us about yourself. I’m an artist, illustrator, designer, and art director. I create some designs for AAGD the agency and the community, I interview the Spotlighted members (it’s so funny to be on this side of the mike!), and…
Camille Kaye
AAGD’s Social Media Queen, Camille Kaye Tell us about yourself. I mostly go by Camille Kaye, born and raised in Jamaica so I’m chill wid a lil spicy! After moving to Miami 15 years ago I’ve recently been back on the island soaking up the sun and reintegrating with my…
Jakia Fuller
Spotlight on Jakia Fuller, Community Manager of AAGD Tell us about yourself. I’m an emerging multi-disciplinary visual artist whose work is about creating spaces and moments for introspection of the human experience by highlighting the similarities instead of the differences. I’m currently, exploring how to implement circularity into her…
Russell Toynes
Design Educator, Mentor, and Creative Director at Studio Dzo Tell us about you? I am the Co-Owner and Creative Director at Studio Dzo. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Austin Community College. I love to travel and read. What are some of your favorite tools or applications you…
Dave McClinton, July 2022 Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on AAGD Member Dave McClinton. Tell us about you… A designer and artist based in Austin. What are some of your favorite tools or applications you use? Or can’t do without? Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. What type of work do you enjoy most? Brand development and…
Derrick Whitfield
For the month of June, we’re highlighting AAGD member Derrick Whitfield! Owner of Whitfield Designs Company & Winner of BlackMade Illustration Award 2022 Tell us about you? I’m Derrick Whitfield Sr. proud owner of Whitfield Designs Company! I’m from San Diego California. I’m huge on family. If I’m not…
Nakita Pope
Tell us about you? Nakita M. Pope is the Chief Chick and Principal Brand Strategist of Branding Chicks, a boutique branding agency in Atlanta, GA with clients all over the United States. Branding Chicks specializes in brand strategy, development, consulting, and management for femme-owned businesses and femme-focused brands. She also…
