ADC Young Guns

ADC Young Guns is a portfolio competition awarding creative professionals 30 years and under, including designers, illustrators, entrepreneurs, and more!

Young Guns 23 Jury

Courtney Richardson

Creative Director

Droga5 New York

New York, United States

Courtney is a highly sought-after, multi-award-winning Creative Director at Droga5 and the visionary behind the Museum of Nail Art. Known across the entertainment and creative industries for building the vibe and nailing the vision, Courtney has earned a reputation as a cultural and creative powerhouse.

You may recognize her viral work with top-tier brands and icons like Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Michaela Coel, Issa Rae, Nike, Amazon Music, The Hip Hop Museum, BET, HBO, Hulu, The AD Council, Chase and more. Formerly of PAPER Magazine, Courtney has been crowned 'Creative of the Year' by ADCOLOR and The One Club, and honored as a 'Culture Shifter' in The Creative Collective’s 2022 Creative Class.

Featured by PBS, AdWeek, PopSugar, Bustle, Refinery29, EBONY Magazine, XONecole, CBS and more, Courtney’s work has garnered the attention of industry titans—including none other than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who has praised her creative genius.

A disruptive leader, she is known for her boundary-pushing creativity and commitment to authentic storytelling. Courtney values soulful craft, finding joy in the little things, motivational speaking, mentoring others and breaking glass ceilings.

 

 

 



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