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ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ ABOUT ME
Howdy, I’m @HAL8Y (Haley Meister), and I’m a visual designer based in Chicago, IL. I studied at Columbia College Chicago, focusing on branding, typography, and publication design. I aim to create designs that are playful, meaningful, and captivating.

I’m not just a designer—I’m a creative through and through. Whether I’m illustrating, screen printing, knitting, painting, or discovering a new craft aisle at the art store, I’m constantly making and learning (ceramics is the most recent). I love to make and, even more, I love to learn. There are no limits to what I can explore.

“Graphic design is my passion,” honestly... yeah... true. You can find me online using @HAL8Y, where I share my work and what I’m currently exploring. Let’s connect!

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WHAT IM WORKING ON NOW:

Atomic Hospitality- Graphic Designer
November ‘24 - Present
Freelance at HAL8Y
Always ;)

I love food—so it works out that I’ve been in the hospitality world for a bit! Right now, I’m with Atomic Hospitality, helping shape the branding across their nine unique concepts. I’ve gotten to rebrand a few, like turning Tabú into BarTabu, a fresh nightlife identity complete with a new logo, menus, signage, website, and everything in between. I’m currently giving their seasonal rooftop bar, Tetto, a little refresh too.

Before this, I worked with Esmé, a Michelin-starred restaurant, designing cocktail books and menus that matched their elevated vibe.

While I definitely have a soft spot for the restaurant scene, I’m excited to branch out, collaborate with other creatives, and learn from seasoned designers in new spaces.

CORE VALUES:

Creative
Learner
Playful
Passionate
Evolving
Experimental

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