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︎︎︎Graphic Design ︎︎︎Creative Consulting ︎︎︎Merchandise Design ︎︎︎Content Creation ︎︎︎Spatial Design ︎︎︎Music Curation ︎︎︎Sound Design ︎︎︎Events





Crystal Simone (they/she) is an experimental artist working across digital media, fiber art, music, and community organizing. Their practice, rooted in queer world-building and social justice spans collage, sound design, and curation. Currently freelancing, Crystal is open to collaborations in film, media, and local grassroots organizing.


                

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Selected Clients


SONY Certified
Raedio

Rocket Mortgage
Vashtie Underground Music Academy

The Kitchen

Sirius XM
NEW INC
Broadway Advocacy Coalition

BET

F.Y. EYE

The Partee Firm Estate Planning

Relevant Skills


Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Dimension, Figma, Ableton Live, OBS, Canva, Webflow, Cargo, Vibe Coding


Workshops

Press Kit Essentials: Building Your Digital Resume
with Powrplnt (2025, Virtual)

Let’s Make a Zine
with SPICY and Secret Riso Club for Nowadays (2022)

Intro to CDJ’s and Rekordbox
with Community Skillshare for Nowadays (2021)


Decolonizing the Media through Art, Activism, and Publishingwith SPICY for The New Museum Youth Summit (2019)








Organizing




SPICY

2018-present
Creative and Cultural Worker collaborating with a small team of artists, writers, and technologists. Focused on creating zines, experiences, and content that center underrepresented voices in art and culture.


POWRPLNT

2024-present
Board Member and Programming Committee Volunteer
Supporting strategic direction and community-driven programming for a nonprofit arts and tech organization focused on creative empowerment and digital education.


ABEG NYC

2024-present

Resident DJ, Lead Designer and Organizer curating celebratory events, film screenings, and community gatherings across the African diaspora in New York City and beyond.





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Crystal Simone © 2025