Christy Thrasher
Brand Strategist / Designer / Creative Director
Santa Monica, CA
www.studiothrasher.com
instagram @thrasherdesign
Q What do you do?
“Creativity + Collective Organization is the Heart of Evolution. You already have an ideal brand future, my job is to help with the brand strategy and design to get to your destination.”
I love to uncover connections. We work together to find the perfect intersection between art + business and company + customer. I create eye-catching visuals that speak from the heart of what you do to the heart of those you do it for.
Let’s carve your unique groove* in this infinite expanse.
*Visual Sparklines (brand strategy + creative design: logos, identity systems, websites, product packaging, print and digital collateral, photography and illustration art-direction, signage and social media) etc.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
Childhood Play —> Internship—> Years of Dedicated Hard-work —> Glass Ceiling —> Self-Employment
My career started with an apprenticeship to a fashion photographer, which led me to work for a luxury lifestyle magazine. I moved for an internship with an award-winning design studio, worked hard to grow my skills and soon transitioned to full-time employment where I stayed for over a dozen years. My designs were instrumental in launching the overall brand standards for large hospitality chains such as Rosewood Hotels and Hyatt. I hit the glass ceiling of growth at that agency, so I became self-employed to further my career opportunities and diversify my creative abilities.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I create exceptional quality work for affordable prices.
Q What are you working on right now?
Personally, spiritual and emotional growth. Professionally, a mix of websites, international hotel signage and lots of fun logo designs for individuals and start-ups.
Q What’s your style?
Variety is the spice of life! My touch bends toward sophisticated and refined, but I am most happy when I get to design in a diverse range of styles and expressions. Longevity over current trends. Timeless creations that withstand constantly shifting fads.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Anything that has a positive impact, works toward solutions to difficult problems, or simply sparks joy. Sustainable, mindful, intelligent, and ethereal…I love explorations of the great mystery.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Finding my people. Blowing bigger bubbles! As an introvert, I am not a great salesperson or networker.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
As early as possible: life won’t go the way you planned but will be rich in experience. Enjoy every moment and keep a growth mindset.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
Finding balance between success and spirit, consumerism and activism for the individual and communal, greater good.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Brand identity design for small businesses or individuals looking to start a passion project. Resort and Hospitality Signage. Enriching creative story-telling opportunities.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My dream client is passionate, authentic and mission-driven. They wholeheartedly embrace the importance of shared values and are enthusiastic to collaborate on strategic projects with forward-thinking design.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Inspiration is found in everything.
This member profile was originally published in June 2022.