Creative & art director, designer; singer, songwriter, and producer
© 2026
Chelsey is a multifaceted creative director & art director with a background in fine art and music. She has developed immersive brand experiences, global design systems, playlist branding, and celebratory moments like Black Music Month, Women’s History Month, AAPI Heritage Month, and more. She has also worked with niche brands on exclusive merchandise (Studio 126 at Amazon Music) and illustration and lettering (Slayer Espresso). As co-founder and creative director of Basic Cycle Co, she leads the bicycle brand alongside her husband, Tyler Johnson, committed to style, simplicity, and U.S.-made craftsmanship.
Her approach is a balance of research and instinct, an immersion into the world of her clients and collaborators. From typographic experimentation to breaking her own design rules, she excels at pushing it further and getting (very) detailed, often resulting in more dynamic and interesting work.
Chelsey releases music as a singer, songwriter, and producer under her name, integrating visual world-building with musical expression.
Experience—
• Apple (Screens)
• Amazon Music
• Amazon
• Slayer Espresso
• Digital Kitchen
• Tether
Education—
• Seattle Central College
Graphic Design & Illustration, AAS
2010