Branding & Design Superstar – Issy Hall

Branding & Design Superstar - Issy Hall

Here at Fable&Co, we have accumulated an incredible blend of creative, ambitious & dynamic individuals who work collaboratively to design & create exceptional work for our clients. Over the years, we have harboured an array of talented employees - Issy Hall, our Design Director, being one of them.

After being with us for 7 of our 8 years of continuous growth, Issy is an integral member of our team, bringing a highly specialised, experienced & professional outlook on design & the branding process.

Following her recent promotion to Design Director, we caught up with Issy to see how she broke into the world of branding & design, what she’s learnt & achieved so far & where she aims to progress to in the future.

Can you tell us a bit about your background & what initially inspired you to pursue a career in Design?

I was born & raised in London, where my earliest memories are of living & breathing the art & design culture of the city. I was whisked around London, from one exhibition to another, to every museum & gallery weekly by my mother, a former Royal Academy Schools graduate. She always has, & continues to, encourage me creatively. This must be why I’ve always seen the world in a visual way.

At the age of 8, I lived in the breath-taking landscapes of Arizona & years later, the vibrant city of San Francisco. Two influential places in the world offering new cultures, people, landscapes & art, of which shaped my creativity further. When I came back to the UK, I thought I’d pursue a career in the fine arts, fashion industry or become a sculptor, as I was influenced by talented women in these fields.

I was unaware that ‘graphic design’ was a career option, until I did an intensive one-year course at Leeds College of Art, prior to attending University. LCA opened my mind to take creative risks, be bold, playful & problem solve within a graphic medium. This is when I knew I’d found my passion.