Tia Harper — Advertising Designer / Art Director
Advertising
designer.
Art director.
Creative problem
solver.
20+ years turning strategy, ideas and visual communication into advertising people actually notice.
From national brands and cultural institutions to political campaigns and independent businesses, I've designed across print, digital, web, environmental, social and everything in between.
Selected Work
A few decades of making things people couldn't ignore.
Design should work.
Pretty
isn't enough.
A good idea has to survive the real world.
- 01It has to work at 50 feet.
- 02It has to work on a phone.
- 03It has to work on paper.
- 04It has to work in a boardroom.
- 05It has to work in production.
- 06It has to work for the audience.
Selected Clients
Brands, businesses & people I've made things for.
- MGM Grand
- Popeyes
- The Henry Ford
- Detroit Opera
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Virginia Beach Symphony
- Troy University
- Fifth Third Bank
- San Diego Hydroponics
- The Knot
- The Pilot
- Maximum Yield
And a long list of independent businesses, nonprofits and cultural organizations across the country.
I'm Tia.
I've been designing things since before everyone called themselves a creative director.
I'm an advertising designer, art director and creative professional with more than 20 years across advertising, branding, visual communication, digital, print and creative production.
I earned a BFA in Advertising from College for Creative Studies. My work has spanned national brands, cultural institutions, universities, independent businesses and campaigns — including MGM Grand, Popeyes, The Henry Ford, Detroit Opera, the Virginia Beach Symphony, Troy University and Fifth Third Bank.
What I Do
Sixteen ways to solve a brief.
- 01Advertising Design
- 02Art Direction
- 03Creative Direction
- 04Campaign Concepting
- 05Brand Identity
- 06Print Design
- 07Digital Design
- 08Web Design
- 09Packaging
- 10Out of Home
- 11Publication Design
- 12Direct Mail
- 13Social Creative
- 14Presentation Design
- 15Video / Motion
- 16Creative Production
In Their Words
Feedback from the people who hired me.
“I can’t express how thrilled we are with the web design services provided. They took our vision and turned it into a stunning reality. The level of attention to detail and the commitment to understanding our brand was exceptional.”
“Tia worked closely with me to create a user-friendly and visually impressive website that perfectly represents my brand. What sets her apart is her ability to combine creativity with practicality. The website not only looks amazing but also functions flawlessly.”
“As a small business owner, I was looking for a studio that could capture the essence of my brand and help me compete in the online marketplace. Tia did just that and more — from the initial consultation to the final launch.”