Xinyi Shao is a visual designer based in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in brand identity, editorial design and research. Her work has been recognized and awarded by Core77 Awards, TDC, Graphis Awards, Communication Arts Awards, Creative Communication Awards, IDA Design Awards. Influenced by her former finance background, her emphasis on reasoning and precision has made her value research and process, which brings originality and depth to her work. Within a root in typography and interests in technology, she explores new ways of making according to the rapidly changing world and media environment. She holds an MFA in graphic design from ArtCenter College of Design and a BS from Southern University of Science and Technology.

Photo & Production Director, Patron of the Arts

Matt van Leeuwen is a Dutch Graphic Designer. Currently Design Director at Mother Design, NY.

I'm a self-taught filmmaker, photographer and writer. I aim to bring forth cultural awareness through captivating visuals and storytelling. Passionate about traveling and documenting the lives of others from around the globe, curating my experiences through various styles and mediums to shine a light on a multitude of background identities.

Mike Tully lives and works in New York. He works independently and in collaboration with artists, architects, institutions, and publishers on works spanning artifacts, exhibitions, publications, sound, websites, and writing. In 2022, he graduated with an MFA from the Yale School of Art.