about

Hi, I’m Mel 👋

Currently becoming a better creative at the world’s most awarded ad school (is it working?).

 

Previously creating for:

  • Airbnb

  • Athleta

  • Daye

  • MKTG (Nike)

  • Clique Studios

  • Smash + Tess

  • Botnia

Awards:

  • D&AD NEW BLOOD PENCIL (2024)

  • Most Likely to Win a Word-Wrestling Contest with Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO

    (as voted on by the writing team)

Stats:

  • 4 banjo lessons

  • 1 published children’s book

  • 689-day Duolingo streak

  • 1 printed New York Times ad

  • 48 waves surfed, and counting

need a hand with a project? mel.destefano19@gmail.com