LILACS ON YORK CREATIVE STUDIOS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
Abbie is an experienced graphic designer and illustrator. She specializes in working with small businesses who are looking to expand their reach through creative design solutions. With 7+ years of experience in the design industry, Abbie brings a passion for branding and logo design with a healthy infusion of illustrated elements that help brands stand out from the crowd. Her work lives at the intersection of fun and functional, balancing sensible and intentional design with vibrant characteristics. When she's not at work, you can find Abbie spending time with her dog, reading a good book, and enjoying a strong cup of coffee.
Alison Knowlton Mason wants to live in a world where all kids get a great education, where engaging stories are told, where laughter is abundant, and where people pay attention to each other. She joined Teach For America as a teacher in Atlanta after graduating from DePauw University and subsequently taught for four years. After leaving the classroom, she studied Graphic Design at the Atlanta campus of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and worked for three years as a graphic designer at Horizon Theatre Company. She joined full-time staff of Teach For America in 2010 and worked there for nine years across many teams, including internal communications and the Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Miami summer teacher training institutes. She founded Lilacs on York Creative Studios in 2010 as a side project focusing solely on graphic design. In the 10+ years since then, she's grown in both scope and capacity to become a boutique communication strategy and design agency. Outside of work, look for her searching for steals at thrift stores, playing pickleball and traveling with her husband.
Donovan is a dog dad of two from San Diego, and a jack of all trades creative. He completed his student portfolio at SD City College, where he won SD AIGA Best Cross Cultural portfolio in 2014. His design experience ranges from local print shops, traveling trade shows, and digital performance advertising - but shifted his focus to more impactful work. To spread awareness in the workplace, he was a founding member of two DEI committees in separate growing organizations.
Using his creative powers for good, he strives to support underserved communities through understanding culture, thoughtful design, and connecting with people through ever evolving touchpoints.
When he's not pushing pixels, he's probably out camping with his partner and pups, or playing Tahitian drums and ukulele for his sister's Polynesian dance group.
It was great working with Alison and the Lilacs on York team! The responsiveness to any issues that arose was beneficial for us as a firm. We felt supported and assured that you were always working on our behalf.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
Kayla was born and raised in Texas and currently resides in the Hill Country. Passionate about serving her community, she volunteers her time to mentoring young adults and coaching youth sports. She graduated from The University of Texas with a B.S. in Bu siness Management and a minor in Human Resources Development. Currently, she serves as a Project Manager for Lilacs on Yorks Creative Studios. In her free time, you will find her researching a "how to" video, tending to her chickens and garden and enjoying life with her husband and three children.
Leah Busey is a champion for feeding minds often and early and believes that with great opportunities and education, anything is possible. As a graphic/web designer for Lilacs on York Creative Studios-a communication strategy & design firm-she can see firsthand the positive impact that equity-focused organizations can have on their communities. In her free time, she is usually creating artwork, recharging in nature, or watching the latest thriller with her husband.
I worked with Lilacs on York to develop my brand and to design a logo and website. From the beginning, Alison and her team took the time to get to know me and my company and supported me through the process. They were able to help me get clear on the foundational components of my brand and design a logo and website that is far superior to what I could have hoped for. They were patient, knowledgeable, and were able to anticipate my needs - often long before I knew I had them. I credit their creativity, artistic range and ability to put themselves in the shoes of my audience as the core reasons why I am getting such rave reviews on all the assets they developed for me. I would strongly recommend Alison and her team to those just getting started in designing their brand and assets or to those that are looking for a brand refresh to take their organization to the next level.
Job Titles:
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Designer / Content Strategist
Sheri is a graphic designer with a knack for organization and making sense of complicated things. She studied communications at Virginia Commonwealth University with a focus in Creative Advertising. With more than 15 years experience in both creative studios and nonpro fi ts, she has a passion for processes and systems that spills out into almost every area of her work. Sheri lives and works in Celebration, FL, where she's slowly renovating her condo herself.
When not online she's probably outside, riding her bike, traveling, looking for birds, or volunteering at church.