Abraham Lule, Designer, Work by Lule
New York-based Letterer and Designer Abraham Lule was born and raised in Mexico. He describes his body of work as design with a human touch, featuring beautiful imperfections that bring an undeniable crafted flair to his flamboyant work.
Recognition includes Pentawards Silver Award in2019, Dieline Awards Bronze 2021 and 2022, ADC Mention of Honor and multiple Type Directors Club awards, including Ascenders, Best Type Designers, under 35. 2023 ADC Juror in the Packaging Design Category, and 2023 Luxury Packaging Juror for the Dieline Awards 2023.
In 2019, he started his independent studio under Work by Lule, focusing on packaging for the wine-spirits and hospitality industries.
Shar Biggers, Founder, Creative Director, Saleah
Shar Biggers is the founder and creative director of Saleah, a design studio based in New York. She's a Portfolio Center of Design graduate with an MBA in business management, which is fundamental in her approach to strategy and branding. She uses her knowledge to help shape, accelerate, and uplift brands and their founders to reach their greatest potential.
In her extensive experience, she has partnered with Fortune 500 brands, led design projects for Amazon Fashion and Amazon Diversity, and helped more than 10 million Americans say "I'm with her" for Hillary Clinton. Now, she wants to live out her true purpose by being the change she wants to see in the branding industry.
Lynette Pope, Brand Design Manager, Colgate-Palmolive
Lynette is an Atlanta-based creative strategist and award-winning packaging designer who has partnered with brands such as Colgate-Palmolive, The Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Clorox, Yamaha, OXO, Fabuloso, Toms of Maine, Murphy Oil Soap, Husky Tools and Trex.
Over the past 20 years, Lynette has become a pillar within the design community, including her collaboration with the annual HOW Design Conference, where she serves as a HOW Ambassador. She is also a member of AIGA and frequents Creative Mornings. In 2017, Lynette was named a “Person To Watch” by GDUSA Magazine. Lynette is an alumnus of the School of Visual Arts, where she received her Master's in Branding.