I’m a Senior Art Director and illustrator with 20+ years of experience building brands and leading creative work across design, illustration, and storytelling. At Body Art Alliance, I oversee the visual direction for multiple global tattoo and beauty brands—guiding designers, photographers, and videographers while shaping everything from packaging and campaigns to digital and experiential design.
My background spans editorial illustration for outlets like The New York Times, Wired, NPR, and BBC, as well as branding and packaging for consumer, wellness, and tattoo-industry companies. Illustration is still the core of how I think—it’s the lens I use to create identity systems that feel distinct, expressive, and memorable.
I’m at my best when I’m building brands, elevating creative teams, and bringing clarity and personality to complex ideas. Always open to connecting with people who care about good design, strong storytelling, and work with a point of view.
Clients include: New York Times, NPR, Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Wired Magazine, The Atlantic, BBC, Buzzfeed, Baltimore Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Johns Hopkins, Circa Interactive, The Verge, Collective Arts Brewing, Philadelphia Magazine, and Maryland Institute College of Art
To contact for work or just to say hello, please email laurentdhrybyk@gmail.com