Lissy Essmann

Senior Designer

Lissy joins the Spaeth Hill team with experience in brand design for the food, beverage and hospitality industries, leaving her mark on several well-known Washington, DC area restaurants. A firm believer in the potency of flexible brand systems and timeless designs, her work is geared not only towards the present but also towards the creation of enduring brand legacies. Most of all, her design approach aligns with our philosophy—ensuring brand alignment with every design decision.

Lissy earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design from George Mason University. What distinguishes Lissy, beyond her prior experience, is her curiosity in the dynamic relationship between art and design. Art is intricately tied to the artist, inviting various explanations, whereas design is a precise craft customized for its audience, conveying accurate and specific messages.