Hi, I'm Alicia Lyon 🦁
Hey there! I’m an Art Director based in Michigan, with a knack for making things look really good. I’m an Adobe Creative Suite wizard with over a decade of ad agency experience, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with some big names: from the automotive world (GM, CarBravo, Ford, Lincoln) to healthcare (Cleveland Clinic, AstraZeneca), food (General Mills, Campbell’s), apparel (Under Armour, Lord & Taylor), and even blue-collar brands (STIHL, John Deere). If you can buy it, I’ve probably designed it… or at least made it look cooler.
When I'm not creating, I'm balancing a variety of passions.
I practice aerial circus (a lot more overlap between circus and advertising than you would guess), advocating for mental health with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as the Detroit committee chair, and being the fun aunt to 13 nieces and nephews. I love getting "analog" with film photography, DIY home projects, and turning monthly craft days with friends into an all-day affair.
Growing up without internet or cable, I'm a chronically online adult. I married someone who is passionately offline. Together, we live in Metro Detroit with our two rescued pit bulls.
In short, I’m equal parts creative, compassionate, and a little obsessed with making things happen. I have a Cannes Lion, industry recommendations, and a diverse skillset to back it up.
Awards + Press
2025 The Drum Awards – Gold + Grand Prix winner
2025 Effie Awards – Silver in Challenger Brand Solution
2024 Cannes – Bronze Lion
2024 A&AD – Wood Pencil
2024 Cresta Awards – Silver
2024 Ad Age Awards – Winner of Best National Sales Event Campaign
2024 New York Festivals Advertising Award – Silver
2019 Focus on Detroit Photography Festival – Exhibitor
2018 D Show – Winner
2017 The Nature Conservancy Photo Competition – Top 100 Finalist
2017 Poster on Politics – Exhibitor
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