Art Director & Illustrator - Krystal Lauk

Krystal Lauk - Art director & Illustrator Krystal Lauk is an art director, illustrator, and the owner of the San Francisco-based boutique agency, Krystal Lauk Studios, and a graduate of the Academy of Art University. In this episode, Krystal tells us about her journey from Arizona, where here interests were in more surrealist painting as seen magazines like Juxtapoz, to her move to San Francisco after an eye-opening visit to the Academy’s Spring Show. And it was after graduation from the Academy of Art University, when Krystal took the leap to start her own agency and began working with some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley's tech world. Her insights into the world of illustration, branding, and marketing provide some of the best tips for students and professionals alike. You can find more information and contact Krystal through her website here - Krystal Lauk Studios Links: Juxtapoz Academy of Art University Spring Show Krystal Lauk Studios School of Illustration Chuck Pyle David Lantz Dylan Vermeu Krystal’s keynote about Technical Illustration ***** Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is one of the largest private accredited art and design schools in the nation. Located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University offers more than 135 accredited degree programs spanning 40 areas of study, including entertainment arts, advertising, fashion, architecture, game development, music, communication, photography and more. To learn more about Academy of Art University, visit academyart.edu/creativemind Follow us on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTube Photo Credit – Judy Holtz