︎︎︎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 and fiber collage, DJ/music production, and community organizing. They collaborate on projects spanning design, music, new media, and culture, with a practice rooted in Black queer world-building. Crystal is currently freelancing and open to collaborations.
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Selected Clients
Sony Certified
Raedio
Rocket Mortgage
Vashtie Underground Music Academy
The Kitchen
Sirius XMNew Inc
Broadway Advocacy Coalition
BET
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 Zinewith 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)
Featured in
Black Cherry Mag
Impulse Magazine
Cult Classic Magazine 005*
Rememory Directory
Resident Advisor (2020)
Nylon Mag
Brooklyn Magazine
Attack Magazine
Resident Advisor (2020)
* print only
Relevant Work Experience
Freelance Creative Consultant
2020-present
Creative Consultant collaborating with artists, labels, and music-driven brands on visual identities, merchandise, and promo assets. Trusted by Underground Music Academy, Issa Rae’s Raedio, and SONY Certified to deliver culturally resonant, artist-first work across digital and physical platforms.
Creative Consultant collaborating with artists, labels, and music-driven brands on visual identities, merchandise, and promo assets. Trusted by Underground Music Academy, Issa Rae’s Raedio, and SONY Certified to deliver culturally resonant, artist-first work across digital and physical platforms.
Superfood Studio fka Sol Sips
2017-present
Lead Designer working alongside Francesca Chaney (Eater Young Gun, 2022) to shape the visual identity of vegan café Sol Sips. Currently co-developing a subscription-based recipe and wellness app, Superfood Studio.
Lead Designer working alongside Francesca Chaney (Eater Young Gun, 2022) to shape the visual identity of vegan café Sol Sips. Currently co-developing a subscription-based recipe and wellness app, Superfood Studio.
Okayplayer / Okay Africa
Jun - Dec 2024
Creative Designer working on Webby Award-winning podcasts, YouTube series, and social content. Led visual design for experiential events, Instagram music discovery series, and branded pop-ups.
Creative Designer working on Webby Award-winning podcasts, YouTube series, and social content. Led visual design for experiential events, Instagram music discovery series, and branded pop-ups.
Vox Media
Mar 2022 - Dec 2023
Graphic Designer supporting brand partnerships with Diageo, Rocket Mortgage, Square, and Disney on internal Social Club and White Label teams.
Graphic Designer supporting brand partnerships with Diageo, Rocket Mortgage, Square, and Disney on internal Social Club and White Label teams.
L’Oréal Paris
Mar 2021 - Dec 2022
Junior Beauty Designer at L’Oréal Paris, producing editorial graphics, motion assets, and promotional content for Beauty Magazine’s website and social platforms, including @makeupdotcom and @skincare.Extracurriculars
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.
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.
Education
New York Institute of Technology
Education
New York Institute of Technology