Malissa is the creative director and illustrator behind Rare Medium—a one-woman studio for big-hearted brands. She helps purpose-driven people share their visions with the world, translating ideas into identities that are bold, nuanced, and full of heart.

A decade in New York saw her designing identities for brands like Stripe, Target, and PayPal (plus plenty of other brands you haven’t heard of—yet). She’s worked across agencies, in-house teams, tech startups, and independently, always following her curiosity to new creative frontiers.

Now based in Los Angeles, she brings that same restless curiosity to every project, driven by a passion for helping clients and collaborators feel truly seen.