Lakyn Phillips | Design Coordinator

Lakyn Phillips is a graphic designer and brand identity specialist serving the Design Coordinator at Bright & Gray Creative, a full-service creative studio based in Birmingham, Alabama. With a sharp eye for detail, a love for hand-drawn elements, and a design philosophy that leans into the unexpected, Lakyn brings a distinctive creative edge to every branding project she touches.

A Creative Background Built from the Ground Up

Lakyn didn't stumble into design; she grew up in it. Raised in Madison, Alabama by a dad who founded Shepard Signs, she was surrounded by the creative process from the time she was old enough to notice it. That early exposure shaped the way she sees the world and the way she approaches her work: with curiosity, craftsmanship, and a genuine love for art that connects with people.

The Kind of Background That Makes a Better Creative Partner

Before joining the Bright & Gray Creative team, Lakyn spent five years as a designer at Seeds, one of Birmingham's most beloved local coffee shops. That experience sharpened her ability to work across a wide range of brand needs, from big-picture identity systems to the kind of small, intentional details that make a brand feel cohesive and alive. It's the kind of background that doesn't just make someone a better designer; it makes them a better creative partner.

Lead Branding Designer at Bright & Gray Creative

At Bright & Gray Creative, Lakyn serves as a lead on branding projects, helping businesses and nonprofits across Birmingham and the Southeast develop brand identities that are strategic, distinctive, and built to last. Her inspiration draws from designers who incorporate hand-drawn elements and experimental styles, and she has a particular soft spot for witty, charming graphics, the kind of art that breaks the mold and adds unexpected warmth to everyday life. If you've ever admired the storytelling in a Bill Watterson comic strip and wished your brand had that kind of soul, Lakyn gets it.

Serving Businesses and Nonprofits Across Alabama and the Southeast

When she's not designing for BGC clients, you'll find her on the sand court playing beach volleyball with her husband, rolling dice for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, traveling somewhere new, or at home with her petite cat who has absolutely no idea how talented her owner is. Lakyn Phillips is based in Birmingham, Alabama and works with Bright & Gray Creative to serve businesses, nonprofits, and growing brands across Alabama and the Southeast.