Naylah Hinton

graphic designer

NEW YORK, NY

5 favorite musical artists of all time? 

• Alicia keys

• H.E.R.

• Jhené Aiko

• Miguel

• Drake

What inspires you? 

Sometimes drawing out an idea or concept sparks up my style of how I wish to execute a project.

What advice would you give to your younger self? 

Don’t let anyone dim your creativity. Being a woman of color is rare in the creative industry, but you will do great.

What industry blogs/websites/podcasts do you enjoy?

Intersectionality Matters!

What do you think the future holds for people of color in creative industries?

I think it’s vital that more people of color are needed in the creative industry. The numbers are far and rare with people of color found in creative roles, so we definitely need more.

What is your dream job?

Being a creative director at an entertainment agency or organization.

What skill(s) would you develop if you had more time? 

UX/UI expertise and coding.

What is the last thing you learned? 

The last thing I learned was how to activate the high speed sync function on my strobe light.

What are you working on right now?

Right now, I am currently painting a vintage jacket of Spike Lee apart of my self-business.

If you could talk to your favorite creative for an hour, who would it be? Why?

Kate Moross, her work with brands like Nike, Kiehl’s, and Ray Ban have such a great sense of design, how she owns the space or project she is given using vibrant colors, various graphical elements, and use of space.

What advice would you give to creatives of color looking to pursue their passion full-time?

Find various connections within your field on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Be sure to attend creative events/socials that will help you get your name out there and possibly find opportunities through the event’s networking.

How do you keep your creative drip going? 

I usually try to stay creative by creating passion projects or painting different subjects.

Contact: naylahimanih@gmail.com or 2019536236