Brooklyn, NY
Maya Okonkwo
Visual Systems That Connect
I craft bold visual systems for brands that want to feel alive — campaigns, identity, and motion.
About
Stories with color
My work sits between brand strategy and craft — expressive systems that still ship on deadline.
Skills
Capabilities
- Art direction
- Brand systems
- Motion
- Photography
Experience
Career
Creative Director
Jan 2020 — PresentStudio Lumen
Lead brand and campaign work for culture and lifestyle clients.
Education
Studies
BFA · Communication Design
Parsons School of Design
Jan 2012 — Jan 2016
Projects
Selected work
Art Direction
Velvet Skincare
Packaging and campaign system for a clean beauty launch.
Campaign
Night Market
Editorial lookbook for a seasonal pop-up brand.
Portrait Series
Pulse Type
Custom display type for a music label.
Branding
Orbit Shorts
Social motion templates for a streaming brand.
Motion
Gallery Wall
Exhibition graphics for a contemporary art space.
Services
How I can help
Testimonials
What clients say
“Maya made our brand feel premium without losing warmth.”
“The visual system held up from posters to stage to social.”
Contact
Let’s work together
Tell me about your project — I usually reply within one business day.