ELORIE CHANNELL
.jpg)
ABOUT ELORIE CHANNELL
Elorie is a Detroit-based art director, graphic designer, and experiential storyteller with a passion for crafting visual worlds that feel intentional, elevated, and deeply human. Known for marrying editorial-level refinement with playful intrigue, Elorie brings a strong conceptual lens to everything from large-scale events and branded environments to packaging, visual identities, and narrative-driven collateral. As Art Director at Rock Events, she leads a team of designers, develops creative concepts, and guides visual storytelling from initial idea through execution. Through her work with Rock Events and her own creative practice, she champions design as a tool for connection and clarity; shaping spaces, communications, and experiences that feel both impeccably produced and emotionally resonant.
With roots in branding, copy, and visual systems, and formal exploration in product styling and art direction, Elorie thrives in the balance between strategy and imagination. A devoted traveler and collector of aesthetic inspiration, she draws from museums, global street culture, and the magic of literary worlds - from Tolkien to Renaissance folklore - infusing her work with a sense of whimsy, myth, and narrative depth. Whether crafting sophisticated brand tone, conceptual installations, playful pop-culture mashups, or imaginative packaging, her work reflects a belief that design should spark delight, curiosity, and a sense of story.
Elorie is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Fashion Art Direction at the Academy of Art University.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2025 - NACE One Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design & Decor (beNeFit XII, Art Director)