ABOUT CLEO
A New Orleans-based design studio for brand identity, custom design work, and illustration. For people who want work that stands out.
THE STORY
Cleo started in 2020 as a way to work with people who care about making something good. Not just pretty, but thoughtful. Work that tells a story and doesn't look like everything else.
The name comes from Clio, the Greek muse of history and legacy. Design should last. Stories should stick.
Based in New Orleans, where the culture celebrates authenticity and never apologizes for self-expression. That's the energy behind every project. Bold. Colorful. Intentional. A little funky.
The work spans full rebrands, one-off posters, live event sketching, hand-painted leather goods, and more. Every project is different, but the process stays the same: understand the story, make it visual, make it impossible to ignore.
THE FOUNDER
Amelie Lyles is an artist and designer born and based in New Orleans, LA. She started Cleo to connect with people who also value quality work that cuts through the noise. Inspired by the color, chaos, and energy of her city, she brings bold ideas to life with clarity, style, and unexpected details. The studio has become a space for work that stands out, whether it’s a solo project or a collaborative campaign, always balancing personality with purpose.
THE SHOP
When not working with clients, the making doesn't stop. The shop features prints, accessories, and hand-painted goods. Acts of inspiration, self-expression, and things that needed to exist.