MEDIA COVERAGE
About Alayah
The Grand Rapids native has been in the industry since the age of fourteen when she began interning at CDA. Since then she has expanded her skillset to include illustrating, graphic designing, layout, and publishing.
From launching Grand Rapid's first black-owned and female-owned online publishing company to various publishing and designing projects, Alayah has nearly a decade of creative experience. She's been privileged to teach drawing, painting, and entrepreneurial classes/workshops statewide.
Exhibitions/Events
2024 World of Winter Festival "3-DC GRow"
Produced an engaging, interactive piece that celebrates
anyone who calls Grand Rapids home.
2023 World of Winter Festival “Frozen Fun”
Collaborated with Chris and was featured on
Experience GR and FOX 17.
2022 Keynote Speaker & Judge at Kent Innovation High School
Encouraging future graduates to thrive in their design/art
business goals as they presented their pitches.
2022 Published and Designed “ABC Affirmations”
This title was featured on FOX 17 in April.
2021 KidSpeak 2021 - Beyond the Virus
The City of Grand Rapids featured this project in April.
2021 Published and Designed “GG Forgot My Name”
2020 Published and Designed: “I Can, I Will, I’m A Leader”
2020 Published and Designed: “Guess What I Can Be?”
This title was featured on 13 On Your Side
2020 Virtual Festival of the Arts Regional Exhibition
Kendall College of Art and Design (Venue)
2019 Festival of the Arts Regional Exhibition (Juried Exhibition)
Kendall College of Art and Design (Venue)
“Labradorable” Portrait of Labrador Puppy (Piece Title)