Meet Austin Belisle

I’m Austin Belisle, a graphic and web designer with over 10
years of experience. I have been a creative director, at a major design agency, since 2016.

I have always loved all things high-end and luxurious. Design speaks to me in the exact same way. I have a burning passion to make the world a better place through design. I strive, each day to empower entrepreneurs by building beautiful, trustworthy brands.

I’ve always believed that good design builds trust and trust builds brand loyalty.

I created ABD Studio in 2012 to answer a call. I wanted underrepresented entrepreneurs to have the same competitive edge other companies had in the marketplace. Small businesses may not have huge budgets to create mega websites or access to the same powerful resources as major conglomerates. However, that does not mean that they should not have the opportunity to present themselves in the best possible light. A beautifully crafted logo goes a long way and so does a brand that has been curated to perfection.

That’s where ABD comes in. We build beautiful, luxury brands and experiences for small businesses. There had to be someone looking out for the interests of small business owners and I knew I could use my talent to help others in need.

Education

Bachelor of Science
Graphic & Web Design
Art Institute of California Los Angeles: 2016

Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College: 2010

Experience

• Senior Packaging Designer
  Derma9 Skincare: 2016 - 2017

• Junior Graphic Designer
  Verge Collective Design Agency: 2016 - 2017

• Senior Graphic Designer
  Maxa Design Agency (formerly Verge Collective Design Agency)
  2017 - 2018

• Creative Director

  Verge Collective Design Agency: 2016 - present

• Creative Director
  Maxa Design Agency 2017 - Present

• Creative Director
  ABD Agency 2017 - Present

• Brand Director
  NL The Label / Nichole Lynel: 2016 - Present

• Brand Director
  No More Waiting For Friday (Lifestyle Brand): 2018 - Present